Production Operator - SMT

MTrec Ltd Technical; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Accessible site

ASAP start

Job summary

MTrec Recruitment is supporting a manufacturing client in Peterlee to recruit a permanent Production Operative for SMT assembly. The role involves setting up and running SMT lines, kitting materials to feeders, and ensuring quality and TPM compliance. Shift patterns include early and late, with a potential night shift as needed.

You should be numerate, able to read technical drawings, and comfortable using MRP/ERP systems. A strong team contributor with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Good, all-round education.
• Numerate and able to read technical drawings and work instructions.
• Competent in MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience with kitting to surface mount machines is desirable.
• Flexible and able to work to timescales in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work on their own initiative and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines including solder paste and reflow.
• Pick, kit materials to SMT feeders and de-kit at end builds.
• Monitor machine output and report variances.
• Verify components when reels are changed over.
• Maintain stock checks and kitting activity records.
• Support start-up build and inspection for new builds.
• Ensure adherence to TPM procedures and safety rules.
• Maintain housekeeping and ensure up-to-date records.
• Transition SMT products to hand assembly and follow build/test processes.

Skills

SMT pick & place experience

Reading technical drawings

MRP/ERP systems

Kitting to SMT feeders

Attention to TPM procedures

Teamwork and initiative

Communication skills

Flexibility with shifts incl. night

Tools

PCBA knowledge

Quality inspection tooling

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

• Full time and permanent opportunity
• Competitive starting salary
• Generous bonus scheme
• Easily accessible site.
• ASAP start date

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Recruitment are currently supporting our industry leading manufacturing client on their search for a permanent Production Operative to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply for an immediate response

The Role you will be doing;

• Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines (to include solder paste, SMT placement, reflow & inspection equipment).
• Pick, kit materials to SMT machine feeders (iPulse pick & place machines), de-kitting at end builds.
• Monitor machine spit-out and report variances (engage Production Engineering as required).
• Online component identification / verification when reels are changed over.
• Physical count and reconciliation of materials in support of stock checks and kitting activity.
• Support first-off build / inspection at the start-up of each new build.
• Ensure adherence to TPM procedures.
• Ensure the highest standard of housekeeping and adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure SMT build, inspection, routing records & activities are accurate / maintained and up to date.
• Ensure efficient and controlled transition of Quality assured products to hand assembly.
• Maintain compliance with PCBA / product build and test processes (incl. IPC-A-610 Class 3; J-STD-001 and all relevant site Certifications).
• Must be available to work 2 shift patterns; Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 12am.

About You;

• Good, all-round education.
• Experience of kitting to Surface Mount 'pick and place' machines is desirable.
• Numerate and able to read technical drawings / work instructions / process instructions and routings.
• Competent in use of MRP and ERP systems.
• Clear understanding of modern electronic circuit boards and system assembly techniques.
• Flexible and able to work to timescales within a busy manufacturing environment
• Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of an integrated team.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels (written & oral).
• Flexibility to work shifts (including night shift) as required is a prerequisite of this role