SMD Machine Operator

Morgan Jones Ltd; Hawley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Volunteer day

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment seeks an SMT Machine Operator to join the production team in Dartford, Kent. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 06:00–14:30 with full training provided to develop skills in electronics manufacturing.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience looking to grow in electronics production, with long-term career development and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Surface Mount experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience with Europlacer pick and place equipment would be beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Good manual dexterity and basic computer literacy.
• Strong problem solving and ability to follow diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated and manual surface mount processes.
• Set up, run and adjust SMT printers, pick and place machines, ovens and AOI equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain standards.
• Ensure production targets and quality requirements are met.
• Follow technical instructions and manufacturing diagrams.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement within production.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Deadline driven

Problem solving

Tools

Europlacer equipment

SMT printers

AOI equipment

Job description

SMT Machine Operator | Dartford | Mon-Thu 06:00-14:30 | Full training provided | Join a successful electronics manufacturer with excellent benefits, enhanced pension, life assurance, wellbeing support and genuine long-term career development opportunities.

Machine Operator Dartford, KentMonday to Thursday, 06:00 - 14:30 £13.10 per hour

About the Role

Our client, a highly successful and internationally recognised electronics manufacturer, is seeking an Machine Operator to join their production team in Dartford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who is looking to develop their career within electronics production. Full training will be provided, making this role suitable for both experienced SMT operators and candidates with a manufacturing background looking to learn new skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate both automated and manual surface mount manufacturing processes
• Set up, run and adjust SMT printers, pick and place machines, ovens and AOI equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and maintain operational standards
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved
• Follow technical instructions and manufacturing diagrams
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Comply with all health, safety and hazardous material handling procedures
• Support continuous improvement within the production department

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Surface Mount experience advantageous but not essential
• Experience with Europlacer pick and place equipment would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good manual dexterity
• Basic computer literacy
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow technical instructions and diagrams

Why Join Our Client?

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP and wellbeing support
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and development opportunities
• Charity volunteer day each year
• Employee discounts and perks platform
• Company events and long service awards
• Access to interest-free technology purchase scheme

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.