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Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced General Operator - Microelectronics/soldering to perform manufacturing, self-certification, and sub-assembly duties. The ideal candidate will be proficient in assembling and inspecting miniature components using microscopes, and skilled in soldering techniques for circuit boards. This is an excellent opportunity to join leaders in missile and defence and grow within their innovative initiatives.
The successful candidate will create certification procedures, set workmanship standards, and manage budgets and timelines to achieve project goals. This role offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and contribution to cutting-edge defence projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform precise assembly and manufacturing tasks according to established procedures, quality standards, safety protocols, and deadlines.
- Help streamline the flow of work and information in the manufacturing area.
- Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
- Comply with all health and safety requirements.
- IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.
Tentatively work across several departments, these might include:
- Looming: binding wire looming is a cable assembly that efficiently distributes electrical signals by linking cables together using a crimping tool. (Ex; wiring, root wiring, soldering and fibre optics cabling),
- PEC and CCA Assembly
- Microelectronics
- Plastics Department (Ex; applying glues, cutting out intricate patterns, and moulding).
- Manufacturing Control/ Stores (Kitting, SAP, Picking goods inwards).
- Must be comfortable working under a microscope for most of the work.
What do you need?:
- Proficient in dexterity for precise tasks.
- Ability to read and understand layouts.
- Adherence to instructions.
- Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Completed ESD training.
Additional skills:
- PC literate
- Basic Microsoft skills
- Microelectronics experience
- Experience utilising a soldering iron and working with manufacturing micro-components
- Utilised crimping tool
- Experience using a microscope
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role:
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.
