SMT Operator in Holt
Posted by Holt Engineering
£13.50 – £14.50 an hour
Holt · Permanent
We are currently recruiting for an experienced SMT Operator to join an established manufacturing business in Poole. This is a hands-on production role working as part of an experienced SMT team, producing electronic assemblies to strict quality and delivery standards.
🔧 The Role
As an SMT Operator, you will be responsible for a range of production activities across the SMT manufacturing process, including:
- Operating screen printers, pick & place machines and reflow ovens.
- Operating and working with Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment.
- Carrying out product verification and inspection to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Hand building SMT assemblies where required.
- Monitoring production against agreed timescales and ensuring customer delivery dates are achieved.
- Identifying and reporting issues that could affect quality, production or delivery deadlines.
- Carrying out preventative maintenance tasks as required.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy and organised production area.
- Following all company Health & Safety and ESD procedures.
- Working closely with the wider production team to ensure the production plan is achieved.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 3 years' experience within an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience working within an SMT production environment.
- Good attention to detail and a strong focus on quality.
- Good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A flexible approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- IPC A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 knowledge/qualifications would be advantageous.
- Permanent position within an established electronics manufacturing environment.
- Varied SMT production role with opportunities to utilise a range of technical skills.
- Work as part of an experienced production team.
- Opportunity to develop your skills across different areas of the SMT process.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
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