SMT Operator

HR Duo, Ltd.; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Interconnect Ltd is seeking hard-working individuals to join our Surface Mount team. You will run a Surface Mount line to production schedules and assemble PCB components using SMT equipment, including pasting, printing and loading pick-and-place machines.

Experience in electronics manufacturing or transferable production roles is welcome. GCSEs are required; you will perform inspections, follow procedures, and maintain quality while adhering to health & safety and data policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
• GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Experience with hand tools, microscopes or machinery would be advantageous.
• Experience in Electronics or related qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Run a Surface Mount line to production schedule.
• Assemble PCB components using SMT equipment including pasting, printing and loading pick and place machines.
• Inspect pre- and post-reflow.
• Interpret documentation including parts lists and drawings.
• Follow documented procedures.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and keep the SMT area clean.
• Maintain workmanship quality and timeliness.
• Report problems to SMT supervisor or production manager.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and IT/Data policy.
• Comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Assist in training team members to uphold best practice.

Skills

Manufacturing/Production

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Microscopes

Machinery operation

Job description

Company Information and Introduction

At Custom Interconnect we plan to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business.

Our vision is to be customers’ first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products.

Formed in 1987, as a company CIL have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our 2 manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers’ needs.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

We are seeking hard-working and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Surface Mount team at CIL. The position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent team-work and the ability to handle various tools and equipment.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the assembly of electronic components using modern Surface Mount Technology, contributing to the overall production process within our manufacturing environment.

Whilst Surface Mount experience is very beneficial, we are keen to hear from people who have transferable machine operating or production experience within Electronics Manufacturing or similar.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to;

• Running a Surface Mount line to production schedule
• Surface mount assembly of printed circuit boards (PCB’s), including pasting, printing and loading pick and place machines.
• Inspection prior and post reflow
• Interpret documentation including parts lists, drawings
• Follow documented procedures.
• Preventative maintenance tasks and general housekeeping of the SMT work area.
• Ensure all work carried out is completed to specified levels of acceptable workmanship.
• Ensure all work is carried out and completed in a timely fashion.
• Report any problems with products or process to the SMT production supervisor or production manager.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety requirements and regulations
• Adhere to the Company IT and Data policy
• Comply with the statutory requirements and regulations and Company requirements
• Carry out any other reasonable request which is for the benefit of the business
• Assist in the training of team members ensuring best practice standards are maintained

Key Skills and Competencies

• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team & follow instructions
• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Previous use of hand tools, microscopes or machinery would be advantageous
• Experience working in Electronics or an industry qualification is beneficial

Additional Information

• Number of positions: 1
• Contact: Name: Olivia McGonigal
• Phone: [phone]

You have the right to lodge a complaint with us via Custom Interconnect Ltd as well as the Information Commissioner\'s Office (ICO) if you believe we have not complied with the requirements of the UK GDPR or Data Protection Act 2018 in relation to your personal data. If you have any concerns about the way your personal data has been processed, please let us know in the first instance. We will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate any issues you have raised while keeping you informed of progress, and advise you of the outcome without undue delay.