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General information

Name
Production Operator – Surface Mount Technology
Ref #
124
Date
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
State
Bedford
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Department
Manufacturing
Business unit
Production
Position level
Operatives
Working time
Full-time
Working arrangements
On-site

Description & Requirements

Job Purpose: 

To carry out manufacturing process steps for the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and assemble product to agreed quality levels to meet customer expectations


Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and run SMT lines to specified efficiency and process quality levels
  • Ensure product meets IPC 610 to the specified class
  • Input and preparation of process control documentation including first off inspection
  • Ensure you are familiar with the department’s output production targets
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and update databases to meet the requirements of the quality management system
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
  • Maintain to the highest-level workmanship and product standards, and ensure no scrap is created with minimal re-work outside of design

 

Person Specification:

  • Professional manner with excellent internal customer service skills
  • Good understanding of English including verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable and strives for high quality standards
  • Accurate with good manual dexterity
  • Desire to learn and develop in SMT 
  • Interest in electronics / manufacturing

 

 

Previous experience:


Preferred:  

  • Experience of running pick and place machines, using MyData, Dek, Jet printer, SPI,  and reflow ovens 
  • Good component recognition skills
  • Previous experience of package creation