Surace Mount Operator

Surface Mount Operator, Production Assembler, Pick & Place Operative

This role combines a board level assembly role as well as holding principal responsibility for operating the Pick & Place machine. The successful candidate will possess a positive 'can-do' attitude and be an excellent problem solver and team player. With a methodical approach and eye for detail, the ideal candidate will be comfortable working unsupervised as well as part of a team and have demonstrable experience of operating a Pick & Place machine. A flexible team player with a strong background in electronics assembly.

Main Responsibilities:

• Operating and maintaining the SMT Pick & Place machines and observing stringent health & safety requirements.

- Operating screen-printing machine

- Programming and setup of P&P machines

- Programming and maintaining reflow oven with use of a mole

• PCBA assembly involving SMT and PTH soldering
• Cable assembly, involving the use of crimp tools
• Electromechanical assembly
• Working from customer BOM's / drawings to ensure that manufacturing is completed to required standards.
• PCBA rework

Experience / Skills / Qualifications:

• Ability to operate Pick & Place machine (essential)
• Off-line programming of P&P machines (desirable)
• Strong problem solving / diagnostic skills.
• Excellent component recognition / knowledge.
• Ability to work with fine pitch components under a microscope.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and clearly communicate technical information.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to excel under pressure.

Hours

Mon-Thurs 07.30-16.00

Friday 07.30 - 13.00

37.5 hour week

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.