Surface Mount Technician

Watton Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bedford-based Electronics company is seeking a permanent Surface Mount Technician to join a small, experienced team. Responsibilities include operating machines for solder paste application and ensuring quality control according to IPC A 610 standards. The ideal candidate will maintain performance and safety during production. This role offers a friendly working environment with immediate start opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with Surface Mount Technology and equipment operation.
• Ability to maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
• Familiarity with IPC A 610 standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QCDM work standard and performance.
• Perform production tasks on various workstations.
• Check product quality during manufacturing.

Job description

Our Bedford based Electronics company is currently recruiting for a permanent Surface Mount Technician due to workload. Working in a small friendly experienced team. The hours would be Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm and then Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.

The role would involve:

• Maintaining QCDM work standard and standard performances
• Performs production on several workstations according to work standards, shift assigned, applying each operation as required and following the procedure set
• When needed collects, controls and records the necessary activity data (linked to the product, traceability rules, micro stoppage, tick mark...)
• Checks product during manufacturing and identifies gaps in relation to the acceptability criteria (IPC A 610 and customers specific features)
• Detects any deviation from standards with safety, quality and productivity

As an SMT Surface Mount Technician, you will:

• Operate the printing machine and/or reflow machine
• Add the solder paste according to the WI and check the printer
• Set up the feeder and replenish it timely during the production
• Operate AOI Machine

Apply today for an immediate start