SMT Kitter - 3 Month Temp Booking

OSI Systems; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitter to enhance production efficiency in their SMT operations. This role involves preparing and managing materials for placement machines, ensuring accuracy and care in handling components. You will be integral in maintaining the quality of the manufacturing process, working closely with supervisors to resolve any issues. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a keen eye for detail, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative electronic solutions while developing your skills in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret SMT diagrams and manage stock systems effectively.
• Experience in maintaining high standards of work area cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Kit and de-kit feeders and trolleys for SMT placement machines.
• Document all SMT process work accurately in the MES system.

Skills

Ability to read SMT diagrams

Stock system understanding

Attention to detail

Tools

PDA for stock transfer

Shopfloor MES system

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Our OSI Electronics (OSIE) division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services. We provide our customers with the manufacturing capabilities and purchasing power of a global Electronics Manufacturing Services provider. We deliver regional and personalized support best provided by a smaller company, striving to build lasting relationships and create close and valued partnerships with our customers. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues.

Role Overview

From receipt of component kit from the stores team, the primary purpose is to load the material onto elements/feeders/trolleys in line with working practises to present the Surface Mount Operators a loaded, checked and aligned kit meaning maximum online efficiency can be achieved by the placement machines. The kitter is also required for the dekit process of stripping elements/feeders/trolleys once the kit has been run through the placement machine, including identifying material for formal dekit by the stores team.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.