Surface Mount Technician

Interaction Recruitment; Huntingdonshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Surface Mount Assembly Operative to join a team near St Ives, Cambridgeshire. This full-time position offers a salary of £25-26,000, plus the opportunity for overtime and shift work. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in SMT processes and a strong attention to detail. Responsibilities include operating assembly equipment, performing quality inspections, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Min 2 years in similar role and general knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and understand customer bills of material and drawings.
• Ability to work to schedules and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machine SMT assembly efficiently to high standards.
• Set up and operate automated SMT assembly equipment.
• Perform visual inspection of SMT assemblies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Computer literacy

Team player

Tools

Automated SMT assembly equipment

Job description

Overview

My client based on the outskirts of St Ives Cambridgeshire is recruiting for a Surface Mount Assembly Operative on a full time Permanent basis.

Salary: £25-26,000 DOE - not including OT and shift (preferred flexibility and able to consider shift hours).

Details

Working Hours: Dayshift 8:00 to 4:15pm Monday - Thursday, and until 2:00pm Fridays, all breaks paid. Shifts preferable; employees able and willing to work shifts and OT when required. Shifts generally late e.g. 2pm - 11pm x 4 or similar.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machine SMT assembly efficiently and to the highest standard. This is a key position in the surface mount team ensuring products are manufactured to IPC610 and customer specifications, and at the same time maintaining the highest quality of workmanship.
• Set up and operate automated SMT assembly equipment including pick and place machine, screen printer, glue dispensing machine and reflow oven. Also hand place SMT components if required.
• Load programs on each machine for the product to be assembled. Prepare kits for the manufacturing process including feeder programming.
• Perform visual inspection of SMT assemblies. Clean misprinted boards. Maintain accurate job tracking records.
• Interpret IPC-A-610 standards for acceptability and customer requirements. Ability to use hand tools to a required standard. Maintain a tidy and clean organised work area including machines responsible for.
• Responsible for the quality, quantity and inspection of work performed. Practice safe work habits and report any unsafe conditions to Supervision. Train co-workers and assist when any problems may arise.
• Assist engineering in resolving any build related issues. Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Qualifications / Skills

• Preferred: Min 2 years in similar role, and have a general knowledge of SMT manufacturing processes, experience handling of PCB and SMT components.
• Ability to read and understand customer bills of material, drawings and build packs.
• Attention to detail, ability to work with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively and relate to co-workers.
• Understand basic filing systems. Ability to work to schedules and deadlines. Good team player. Computer literacy. Exceptional housekeeping. Have a positive pro-active approach and demonstrate ability to achieve results.

How to apply

If you have the skills and experience above please send your CV or call. (Phone number removed).

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