SMT Operator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SMT operator to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will set up and operate advanced automatic and semi-automatic machinery, ensuring the production of high-quality surface mount technology printed circuit assemblies. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining accuracy and quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to innovative projects while upholding the company's core values of integrity and teamwork. If you're passionate about precision and quality in manufacturing, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Surface Mount Assembly processes within the last 10 years.
• Familiar with lean concepts and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Operate surface mount assembly machinery to assemble printed circuit assemblies.
• Inspect PCBAs using AOI machinery and maintain high quality standards.

Skills

Surface Mount Assembly

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Quality Control

Teamwork

Education

GCE A Level or equivalent

Tools

Europlacer platform

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

The SMT operator will set up and operate a variety of automatic or semi-automatic machines including robotic assembly equipment used in the production of the company's product. Responsible for the overall operation and care of potentially large-scale manufacturing machinery including actions such as feeding materials for processing, adjusting settings, performing minor repairs, and pulling finished product from the line. The SMT operator works from process sheets or written/verbal instructions given by supervisor to perform production tasks. Checks and inspects operation results against predetermined tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Operate computer-controlled surface mount assembly machinery to successfully assemble surface mount technology printed circuit assemblies.
• Operate AOI machinery to successfully inspect PCBAs in line.
• Operate at a high degree of accuracy & quality standards measured by the downstream inspection & test operations.
• Ability to read machine error messages and correct placement & printing problems on a modern pick & placement line whilst adhering to product process times.
• Confident to hand place SMT parts accurately onto circuit assemblies, ensuring correct polarity of devices.
• Be able to kit and de-kit SMT placements machines and set up printing programs on automatic stencil printers.
• Able to set up and operate the surface mount equipment, maintaining high quality standards on all activities undertaken.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret SMT diagrams.
• Maintain high housekeeping within relevant work area.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Surface Mount Assembly processes within last 10 years.
• Proven experience using Europlacer platform is desirable.
• Proven IPC-610 qualifications are desirable.
• Familiar with lean concepts and waste reduction.
• Proven experience of MS office and ERP systems.
• Educated to minimum GCE A Level or equivalent.