Wave Solder Machine Operator

hochiki; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Enhanced pension

GP & wellbeing access

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd, part of the Hochiki family, is seeking a Machine Operator for its Dartford PCB department. You will operate the wave solder machine, set up and maintain equipment, and ensure PCB quality before the next process.

Training will be provided and you will join a team focused on precision and efficiency. Working hours are 14:00–22:00 Monday to Thursday, with Friday 13:00–20:00 and paid early finish on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy and basic maths.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Capable of meeting tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Experience with similar wave soldering machinery preferred.
• Understanding mechanical drawings or artwork preferred.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate the wave solder machine.
• Set up machinery.
• Maintain machinery.
• Handle PCBs.
• Meet departmental and company targets.
• Inspect and finish products before next process.
• Follow safety, 5S and quality procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Machinery experience

Reading drawings

Willingness to learn

Job description

Machine operator – Wave Solder

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.

Responsabilities:

• Operating Machinery
• Setting Machinery
• Maintaining Machinery
• Handdling PCB's
• Meeting specific departmental and company target
• Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process
• Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations,Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.

Skills, Experience & Person Specification:

• Computer literate & basic mathematics
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
• Experience using similar machinery preferable.
• Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable
• Full training will be given.

Job Specifics:

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:00, Friday: 13:00-20:00
  
• Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
  
• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing
• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Enhanced parental leave
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal Trainings
• Company Events
• Long Service Awards
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.