Surface Mount Machine Operator

The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, our client, is looking for an experienced Surface Mount Machine Operator to carry out machine manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, following product certification procedures and defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timescales to meet project objectives.

As a Surface Mount Machine Operator, the successful candidate will be tasked with performing machine manufacturing and self-certification activities within the deployed business. This role requires adherence to product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, and allocated budgets and timescales to achieve project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fine soldering under magnification.
• Surface mount and through-hole component assembly.
• Contribute to the efficient movement 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.

Operations of equipment to build circuit card assemblies, including:

1. DEK screenprint machine.
2. MyCronic Pick and place machine
3. ERSA reflow solder oven
4. Koh Young Automated optical inspection Role requirements (skills, training, and qualifications)

What do you need?:

• Prior knowledge of circuit card assembly.
• Read and interpret layouts.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns and work independently with minimal supervision.
• ESD training; PC literate.
• Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 & 001 and fine soldering under magnification.
• Surface mount and through-hole component assembly
• Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.

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 role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Training and development opportunities are available to all employees.