SMT Kitter

OSI Electronics; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Electronics, UK, based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, seeks an SMT Kitter/Loader to verify kits on arrival, load feeders, and support line operations. You will work as part of a team to ensure accuracy and readiness for machine operators.

Responsibilities include kitting/de-kitting feeders, careful handling of components, data entry into the MES system, and adherence to Works Instructions and the company’s Code of Ethics. Flexibility in hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Surface Mount Assembly processes within last 10 years.
• Proven IPC-610 qualifications are desirable.
• Familiar with lean concepts and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Be able to kit and de-kit Feeders and trolleys for the SMT placements machines.
• Take a high degree of care of the components handled minimising loss of parts during handling.
• Document all work completed on the SMT process via shopfloor MES system.
• Identify SMT component types and their different package styles.
• Ensure information entered into the manufacturing system is accurate at all times.
• Escalate any work related problems to the relevant supervisor/production manager/process engineer.
• To ensure that work carried out is in accordance with the appropriate Works Instructions within the OSI quality manual and any deviations from this are communicated to the supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret SMT diagrams.
• Be able to split SMT programs if required on main line.
• Understand the stock system and how it is laid out, transferring of stock with PDA.
• Maintain high housekeeping within relevant work area.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Skills

Surface Mount assembly experience

Lean concepts

Teamwork

Education

IPC-610 qualifications

Job description

Overview

OSI Electronics, UK is based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. From design, prototype, and PCB assembly to volume box builds, we make electronic products for UK and overseas markets. Being electronics specialists we provide the highest quality, reliability, on-time delivery, and customer support in UK electronics manufacturing. We focus on end-to-end electronic device manufacturing, customisable to meet the individual requirements of UK and International companies and Original Equipment Manufacturers.

We are currently seeking an SMT Kitter/loader role is to check off kits as they arrive from stores to ensure all is in the kit and correct. They will be responsuble for loading the kit onto the relevant feeders to present to the machine operators for individual works orders. As part of a team you will be required to check the each other's feeders to ensure all is correct when presented to the lines.

Responsibilities

• Be able to kit and de-kit Feeders and trolleys for the SMT placements machines.
• Take a high degree of care of the components handled minimising loss of parts during handling.
• Document all work completed on the SMT process via shopfloor MES system.
• Identify SMT component types and their different package styles.
• Ensure information entered into the manufacturing system is accurate at all times.
• Escalate any work related problems to the relevant supervisor/production manager/process engineer.
• To ensure that work carried out is in accordance with the appropriate Works Instructions within the OSI quality manual and any deviations from this are communicated to the supervisor.
• Ability to read and interpret SMT diagrams.
• Be able to split SMT programs if required on main line.
• Understand the stock system and how it is laid out, transferring of stock with PDA.
• Maintain high housekeeping within relevant work area.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Surface Mount Assembly processes within last 10 years.
• Proven IPC-610 qualifications are desirable.
• Familiar with lean concepts and waste reduction.

Other Work Requirements

• Successful completion of OSI Electronics and OSI Corporate training (including training done at Company location). Must become fully competent understanding how OSI Electronics service supports their customers.
• Flexibility in working hours if required.