Production Operator - SMT

MTrec Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Accessible site

ASAP start

Job summary

MTrec Ltd's client is seeking a permanent Production Operative to join their SMT manufacturing team in a full-time role. You will set-up and operate SMT lines, handle material kitting to SMT feeders and monitor process quality from start to finish.

The role requires reading technical drawings, working with MRP/ERP systems, and flexibility to work 6am-2pm or 2pm-12am on weekdays. An ASAP start is available, with a competitive salary and a generous bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Good all-round education is preferred.
• Numerate and able to read technical drawings and routings.
• Clear understanding of modern electronic circuit boards and assembly techniques.
• Excellent communication skills across levels (written & oral).
• Flexibility to work shifts (including night shift) as required.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines (solder paste, SMT placement, reflow & inspection).
• Kit materials to SMT machine feeders and de-kitting at end builds.
• Monitor machine outputs and report variances to Production Engineering as required.
• Online component identification/verification when reels are changed over.
• Physical count and reconciliation of materials for stock checks and kitting.
• Support first-off build/inspection at start-up of new builds.
• Ensure adherence to TPM procedures and site safety standards.
• Maintain records for SMT build, inspection, routing, and hand assembly transitions.

Skills

Numeracy

SMT pick & place

Tech drawings

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

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