SMT Operator (Surface-Mount Technology Operator)

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Temp to perm

On-site role in Loughborough

Develop technical skills

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is supporting a leading manufacturer in Loughborough to recruit an experienced SMT Operator for a temp-to-perm position. You will join the production team to help deliver high-quality PCB assemblies.

The role focuses on setting up and operating SMT equipment, including pick-and-place machines and reflow ovens, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation and continuous improvement in a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT production set-up, operation and basic maintenance.
• Ability to read PCB layouts, BOMs and work instructions.
• Good understanding of electronics manufacturing quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT production equipment to manufacture PCB assemblies.
• Load components, feeders and stencils for production.
• Carry out program changes and adjustments as needed.
• Monitor processes for component placement and soldering accuracy.
• Perform visual and automated inspections of PCB assemblies.
• Record production parameters and quality data accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

SMT production experience

Reading technical documentation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Education

Vocational/technical electronics qualification

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

AOI systems

Inspection systems

Job description

SMT Operator

Location: Loughborough. Job Type: Full Time, Temp to Perm. Hours: Monday - Friday. Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading manufacturing business based in Loughborough, who are looking for an experienced SMT Operator to join their production team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in electronics manufacturing and SMT production who is looking to join an established and technically focused environment.

The Role

As an SMT Operator, you will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring SMT production equipment to ensure the efficient manufacture of high-quality PCB assemblies.

• Setting up and operating SMT production equipment, including pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens and AOI/inspection systems.
• Loading components, feeders and stencils ready for production.
• Carrying out machine program changes and making adjustments where required.
• Monitoring production processes to ensure accurate component placement and soldering.
• Performing visual and automated inspections of PCB assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting PCB layouts, engineering drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs and work instructions.
• Completing production, quality and process documentation accurately.
• Carrying out basic equipment maintenance and reporting any faults or issues.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Following all health & safety, quality and ESD procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Supporting continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing process.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong experience working within SMT production, including set-up, operation and basic maintenance of SMT lines.
• Experience with equipment such as pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens and AOI.
• The ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including PCB layouts, assembly drawings, BOMs and work instructions.
• A good understanding of electronics manufacturing quality standards and processes.
• Ideally, experience working within an ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and good manual dexterity when handling small electronic components.
• Basic IT and data-entry skills for recording production information, process parameters and quality records.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to follow health, safety and ESD procedures at all times.
• Previous experience within electronics manufacturing or PCB/SMT assembly.
• A vocational or technical qualification in electronics, electrical engineering or manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential where relevant practical experience can be demonstrated.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, Monday-Friday working hours
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• On-site role based in Loughborough
• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment
• Scope to develop your technical skills and experience

Interested?

If you have SMT production experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Loughborough, we would love to hear from you.

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