SMT Changeover Operator

Sony; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony in the UK is seeking an SMT Production Operator to join the fast-paced SMT department on a shift basis. The role involves preparation for changeovers, coordinating with the shift supervisor, and supporting the programming team to improve the parts data base and line efficiency.

Essential criteria include knowledge of SMT processes, strong communication, self-motivation, concentration, and the ability to work under pressure with daily interruptions due to stock loss, machine issues, or

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SMT processes.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• Self-motivated with initiative and able to work unsupervised.
• High concentration and ability to work under pressure.
• Able to adapt to daily interruptions due to stock loss, machine issues.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for changeovers based on schedule.
• Liaising with Shift supervisor to ensure efficient changeovers.
• Reviewing changeovers and feeding back countermeasures/improvements.
• Liaising with SMT programming team to correct and improve parts data base & maximize line efficiency.
• Reporting of daily loss/gain reasons within change overs to production supervisor.
• Assisting technicians in determining root cause for in-process defects.
• Operate SMT production lines where required.

Skills

Knowledge of SMT process

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Outlook

Oracle

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Available to UKTEC Employees only.

Grade: C2A

Shift: SMT 3 Shift

Overview:

The successful candidate will work as part of a highly-skilled and motivated team within the SMT department. The SMT department is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, operating on a shift basis. This role is responsible for ensuring lines are changed over efficiently and accurately in-line with production needs and schedule. In times where changeover/changeover preparation is not needed, the team player will be expected to operate and run the production line.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation for changeovers based on schedule

• Liaising with Shift supervisor to ensure that the team to support changeovers are doing so in an efficient manner.

• Reviewing changeovers and feeding back countermeasures/improvements to the relevant departments.

• Liaising with SMT programming team to correct and improve parts data base & maximize line efficiency.

• Reporting of daily loss/gain reasons within change overs t to production supervisor

• Assisting technicians in determining root cause for any in-process defects

• Operate SMT production lines where the requirement is needed.

Person Specification:

Essential criteria:

• Knowledge of SMT process

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Self motivated and pro-active with the ability to work unsupervised and using your own initiative

• High Levels of concentration required for this role

• The ability to work under pressure given the often rapid change in targets which are heavily dependent on business needs (daily interruptions can occur due to stock loss, machine breakdown or quality issues)

Desirable criteria:

• Proficiency in Outlook, Oracle, Excel and Power Point would be beneficial however training would be provided where required.

• A good decision making ability (decision to alter programs to improve quality)

• Basic numeracy skills