SMT Operator

SMT Operator - Littlehampton

Our core values of innovation, dedication and quality transpire across all elements of the business and in everything we produce. Our mission is to design and manufacture innovative, product-focused technology solutions that enable our clients to realise their product ideas and business vision.

We work in a range of markets, including life science, MedTech, consumer electronics, industrial, rail, instrumentation and aerospace. Working closely with a variety of clients, from start-up, scale-up, large and blue-chip companies to help them scale up their businesses.

SMT Operator - Littlehampton

To set up, prepare, run and monitor SMT production equipment in line with approved job documentation and standard working methods, so that assemblies are produced safely, correctly and efficiently. The SMT Operator is responsible for carrying out full job setup, supporting first-off verification, maintaining control of the line during production, and ensuring that materials, machine setup, traceability and process checks are completed properly. The role is expected to work within defined instructions and approved programmes, without making unauthorised programme or process changes.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out SMT job setup from approved documentation, including works order, header file, magazine kit, machine job selection, feeder loading, printer setup, stencil loading, board support setup and conveyor setup.

Verify that all materials loaded to the line match the job requirements, including part identity, orientation, quantity sufficiency and revision suitability, and ensure traceability requirements are followed during setup and production.

Prepare the line for peer-reviewed startup checks, including magazine kit check and placement polarity check, and take an active part in first-off preparation and verification before the job is released into full production.

Operate SMT equipment using approved existing programmes and standard methods across printers, placement equipment and associated line support equipment, according to training and competence level.