SMT Operator

SMT Operator

Newbury

£16.20 per hour

We are looking for an experienced SMT Operator to join a busy and growing team. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for setting up and operating SMT equipment, supporting the production of high-quality PCB assemblies. The successful candidate will have previous experience within an SMT environment and a good understanding of the full SMT assembly process.

SMT Operator Roles and Responsibilities:

• Loading and setting up feeders for production
• Setting up and loading PCBs for the production line
• Setting up and operating paste stencil equipment
• Creating and selecting programmes for production
• Loading stencils and setting up existing programmes
• Processing production jobs and cleaning stencils and associated tooling
• Setting up and operating SMT machines
• Creating machine programmes and carrying out job changeovers
• Running production jobs and ensuring machines are set up correctly
• Stripping down machines after production and returning components to kits in the correct order
• Operating the reflow oven to produce assembled PCBs
• Following work instructions and build documentation at all times
• Maintaining high standards of quality throughout the production process

SMT Operator Ideal Candidate:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar SMT role
• Good knowledge of PCB-level SMT component assembly
• A basic understanding of PCB technologies
• Good knowledge of SMT assembly processes
• Experience reading and following work and build instructions
• Experience working to IPC-A-610 standards would be an advantage
• An understanding of Moisture Sensitivity Levels (MSL)
• Good IT skills, including experience using machine control and programming software
• The ability to learn new systems and software when required

SMT Operator Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday – Friday, 07:30 to 16:00 37.5 hours per week
• Flexible working hours
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidates' requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.