Surface Mount Machine Operator

eRecruitSmart; England; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronic assembly provider in Widnes, Cheshire is seeking a Surface Mount Machine Operator / SMT Operator to produce high complexity assemblies using Juki and Europlacer machines. Successful candidates will have previous experience in SMT assembly processes and knowledge of IPC-610 quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately £20,500 per year, 25 days holiday plus paid bank holidays, a pension scheme, and additional perks like free parking and a profit-related bonus.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus paid bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free parking

Profit related bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in production of high complexity assemblies.
• Familiarity with all SMT assembly processes.
• Ability to perform in-process quality inspection.

Responsibilities

• Produce high complexity assemblies using Juki and Europlacer machines.
• Configure and set up lines.
• Kitting and De-kitting of machines.
• Operate and program machines.
• Perform solder paste printing and manual component insertion.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections.
• Rework as necessary.

Skills

Experience with Juki machines

Experience with Europlacer machines

Knowledge of IPC-610 standards

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Surface Mount Machine Operator / SMT Operator to join this leading provider of electronic design and assembly services in Widnes, Cheshire.

About the company

With over 70 years of collective experience in areas as diverse as avionics, automotive subsystems, digital video, distributed data acquisition, motor control and smart card development. Our client works with their customers at the leading edge of new product development from initial design, prototyping and certification through to volume manufacture, ongoing service, maintenance and repair, in short - the complete product lifecycle.

About the role

As a Surface Mount Machine Operator / SMT Operator your duties will include :

• The production of high complexity assemblies using Juki and Europlacer machines
• Line configuration / set up
• Kitting and De-kitting of surface mount machines
• Machine operation and programming
• Solder paste printing
• Manual insertion of components
• In process quality inspection
• Rework

About you

To be successful for the role of Surface Mount Machine Operator / SMT Operator, you must have previous experience in production of high complexity assemblies using Juki and / or Europlacer machines and previous experience of all SMT assembly processes along with knowledge of IPC-610 quality standards would be an advantage.

About the hours and rewards

For the role of Surface Mount Machine Operator / SMT Operator initial working hours are 8am-4pm (Mon to Fri) with an element of paid overtime and occasional weekends. After completion of training, working hours may change to include shifts of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm (Mon to Fri) and there is an excellent salary on offer of circa £20,500 annum plus :

• 25 days holiday plus paid bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Profit related bonus