SMT Machine Operative

Holt Engineering; Waterlooville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an SMT Machine Operator to join their growing team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will manage the setup and operation of SMT equipment necessary for PCB assembly, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational procedures. Ideal candidates will possess experience in operating SMT machines and a solid understanding of IPC standards. This temporary to permanent position offers competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001 preferred.
• Sound knowledge of SMT assembly equipment & processes.
• PC/IT literate, using PCs and tablets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT machines to build PCBs.
• Load components into feeders and verify against BOM.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures.

Skills

IPC-A-610

IPC J-STD-001

ESD Controls

Reading complex drawings

AS9100

ISO9001

SMT assembly processes

PC/IT literacy

Job description

Holt Engineering is looking for an SMT Machine Operator in Portsmouth!

Our Manufacturing client is looking for SMT Machine Operator to join their fast-growing business to support within the pick and place department.
As an SMT Machine Operator you will be: setting up, operating, and maintaining surface mount technology equipment to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet production targets and quality standards.

Key requirements to be a successful SMT Machine Operator:

• Good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001 preferred
• Awareness & understanding of ESD Controls
• Operate a variety of Pick and Place SMT machines
• Reading & understanding complex drawings and instructions
• Awareness & understanding of AS9100/ISO9001
• Sound knowledge of SMT assembly equipment & assembly processes
• PC/IT literate, using PCs and tablets as required

Duties for the successful SMT Machine Operator:

• To build PCBs using SMT equipment IAW work instructions & procedures provided
• Set up and operate SMT machines (e.g., pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens)
• Load components into feeders and verify against the Bill of Materials
• Check work completed for compliance before passing to the next stage
• Ensure job history is accurately maintained/reported on all route cards the employee works on
• Proactively advise management of any issues that may affect delivery & or quality
• Ensure that all Health and Safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to

The role is paying from 13.50 - 15ph (DOE)

Offering a Temporary to Permanent/Permanent position.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:30 and Friday 7:30 to 12:30.

Sounds like a good fit? Please call Sam on (phone number removed) or APPLY TODAY!