SMT Operator

Hunter Selection Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Friday

Death in service x3

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hunter Selection Ltd in Barry is seeking an SMT Operator to join an automated production line, featuring a Panasonic AM-100 pick-and-place, Marantz AOI, and Pyramax reflow oven. You will set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, loading components and PCBs per the job schedule.

Experience with SMT machines and PCB assembly is required; reading drawings and BoM is essential. AOI familiarity and reflow profiling are desirable in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with SMT machines and PCB assembly.
• Able to read basic technical drawings, assembly instructions, PCB layout diagrams and BoM.
• Familiarity with SMT packages (e.g., BGA, QFP, SOIC).
• Experience with AOI inspection or reflow profiling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment on the production line.
• Inspect solder paste application, component placement, and joints (AOI optional).
• Load components, feeders, and PCBs to the SMT machine per job schedule.
• Carry out SMT and Through-hole rework when required.

Skills

SMT experience

Reading technical drawings

AOI experience

PCB assembly knowledge

Component handling

Tools

Panasonic AM-100

AOI machine

Pyramax reflow oven

Job description

Salary: GBP25000 - GBP26000 per annum + Additional benefits

SMT Operator

Barry

27015/511

What you get?

• Early finish on a Friday
• Death in service x3

A well-established manufacturer of cutting-edge devices are currently looking for a SMT Operator. The successful candidate will work on an automated SMT production line, comprising a Panasonic AM-100 pick-and-place machine, Marantz AOI machine (automated optical inspection) and Pyramax reflow oven.

What you will be doing?

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, including stencil printer, pick-and-place machine, and reflow oven. Load components, feeders, and PCBs to the SMT machine as per the job schedule.
• Inspect solder paste application, component placement, and solder joints (visually or using AOI systems).
• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Carry out SMT and Through-hole rework when required

What you need?

• Prior experience working with SMT machines and PCB assembly
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, assembly instructions, PCB layout diagrams and bills of materials (BoM).
• Understanding of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, etc.) and the SMT packages (TSSOP, SOP, SOIC, SOT, etc.)
• Prior experience working with SMT machines and PCB assembly
• Familiarity with surface mount component handling procedures.
• Experience with AOI inspection or reflow profiling (desirable)

Thank you for submitting your application.