SMT Operator

TechPoint Group

Basingstoke

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Private Healthcare

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Bonus Scheme

Life insurance of 4 x your annual 薪

Job summary

TechPoint Group in the UK is recruiting for an SMT production operator to support manufacturing of complex PCBA products using Mycronic, Yamaha and Europlacer systems. You will work with a team of engineers, performing on/off line setups and running automated production lines with attention to process control and documentation.

Please note that training on specific equipment will be provided, and the role requires a hands-on, proactive approach with good English communication.

Qualifications

Desirable – Previous experience in a surface mount production role.
Desirable – Knowledge of automatic surface mount equipment.
Desirable – Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
Essential – A personable attitude with a hands-on approach to their role.
Desirable – Engineering background, ideally Electronics Manufacturing.
Desirable – Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

On/Off lineset up of inventory & materials to SMT placement equipment.
On/Off lineset up of equipment such as printing, placement, reflow equipment & buffers/loaders.
Running Mycronic automated production lines.
First off approval and change process.
Running Mycronic Jet Printers.
Operating ovens such as Asscon, BTU and ERSA hotflow/N2.
Working with line optimisation software.
Ability to understand and enact build instructions and associated drawings.
Comprehension of component package types, orientation, MSL handling and ESD.
Completing machine calibrations and routing maintenance.
IT literate and able to use internal software applications.

Skills

SMT production

Equipment familiarity

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Hands-on attitude

Education

Engineering background (electronics manufacturing)

Tools

Mycronic

Yamaha

Europlacer

Line optimisation software

Job description

Introducing TechPoint

TechPoint Group, are now one of the largest UK-owned CEMs. We supply EMS and supply chain services to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. We operate from a modern, clean environment to support customers in the commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation sectors. We are opening a new world-class facility and are looking for new talented people to join us on this exciting journey.

The Role

You will be working at a market-leading CEM operating highly sophisticated manufacturing equipment, ranging from solder jet printers, Mycronic, Yamaha and Europlacer pick and place machines, X-ray and numerous reflow ovens and responsible for the manufacturing of complex PCBA products to IPC class level 3.

Working within a team of engineers, you will need to be fully conversant with the SMT/surface mount assembly process. Experience in such equipment is required but training on specific equipment will be provided.

Operators need a complete understanding of components and packages, process line operation, inspection and working with technical documentation. Understanding thermal reflow profiles, ESD and basic machine maintenance is integral to the operation.

Responsibilities

On/Off lineset up of inventory & materials to SMT placement equipment
On/Off lineset up of equipment such as printing, placement, reflow equipment & buffers/loaders
Running and managingMycronicautomated production lines
First off approval and change process
RunningMycronicJet Printers
Operating ovens such as,Asscon, BTU and ERSAhotflow/N2
Working with lineoptimisationsoftware
Ability to understand and enact build instructions and associated drawings
Comprehension ofcomponentpackage types, orientation, MSL handling and ESD
Completing machine calibrations and routing maintenance
IT literate and able to use internal software applications

About you

Qualifications & Competencies

Desirable –Previous experience in a surface mount production role.
Desirable – Knowledge of automatic surface mount equipment.
Desirable - Comfortable using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Essential – A personable attitude with a hands-on approach to their role, responsibilities and the wider company activities.
Desirable - Engineering background, ideally Electronics Manufacturing.
Desirable – Strong written and spoken English.

Why us?

Work Pattern: Monday-Thursday 7.30am to 5.30pm