Surface Mount Circuit Card Technician

Morson Talent; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence equipment manufacturer in Stevenage is seeking a Surface Mount Circuit Card Operator for a contract role initially lasting 12 months. The role involves machine manufacturing, circuit assembly, and adherence to strict quality and safety standards. Candidates must have prior Surface Mount experience, along with a keen attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and is inside IR35.

Qualifications

• MUST have prior Surface Mount experience.
• Prior knowledge of circuit card assembly required.
• Must have manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machine manufacturing and self-certification tasks.
• Assemble Surface mount and through-hole components.
• Operate equipment to build circuit card assemblies.

Skills

Surface Mount experience

Circuit card assembly

Manufacturing experience

Dexterity for fine work

Attention to detail

Tools

DEK screen print machine

MyCronic Pick and place machine

ERSA reflow solder oven

Koh Young Automated optical inspection

Job description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance. Both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions

Morson are recruiting on behalf a leading defence equipment manufacturers based at their facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Candidate MUST have prior Surface Mount experience to be considered. This is a contract role initially for 12 months although highly likely to be long-term.

GBP26.12 per hour (Umbrella) or GBP19.46 per hour PAYE (holiday pay is paid on top) role is INSIDE IR35 Monday - Friday 37 hours +

Role Overview:

The Surface Mount Circuit Card Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of machine manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Surface mount and through-hole component assembly
• Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 & 001
• Fine soldering under magnification
• Operations of equipment, to build circuit card assemblies including:
  • DEK screen print machine
  • MyCronic Pick and place machine
  • ERSA reflow solder oven
  • Koh Young Automated optical inspection
  • Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales
  • Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area
  • Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours
  • Comply with all health and safety requirements

Skillset/experience required:

Essential skills:

• MUST have prior Surface Mount experience
• Prior knowledge of circuit card assembly
• Must have manufacturing experience
• Dexterity for fine work
• Read and interpret layouts
• Follow instructions
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns
• Attention to detail
• Work on own with minimal supervision
• Flexible

Desirable skills:

• PC literate
• Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 & 001
• Fine soldering under magnification
• Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales