Surface Mount Operator

Overview
We are looking to recruit a Surface Mount Operator to help with the day to day set up and running of the Pick and Place Machines and Surface Mount Printers. This will include carrying out hand placements and putting built surface mount boards through the reflow oven. You will need the ability to test and verify components, check documents, check re-flow profiles, set-up either feeders or matrix trays.

You will be a team player with a can-do attitude to ensure the needs of the business are met to a required standard.

You will need to have the ability to carry out hands-on work, supporting the team with the manufacture of products as instructed by the Surface Mount Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Following the set-up and strip down process within the Surface Mount department
• Escalate issues to the Department Supervisor
• Maintaining a high standard of quality throughout
• Responsible for Quality built on the SM line the operator is running
• Maintain a good standard of housekeeping
• Set up surface mount PCB assembly equipment according to applicable instructions
• Operate surface mount PCB assembly equipment according to applicable instructions
• Inspection / checking of PCB assemblies
• Responsible for reporting issues found with machinery and equipment, to the SM Supervisor, in a timely manner
• Correctly complete all relevant documentation
• Raise concerns and assist with the investigation of production issues
• Assist with continual improvement activities
• Any other duties as required

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

Skills and Abilities:

• The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to adhere to standards and procedures
• The ability to read diagrams and drawings

Personal Qualities:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and use of own initiative
• Resilience, with the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organisational and timekeeping skills

Desirable Criteria:

• IPC 610 experience or qualification
• Previous experience of PCB and Electronic assembly
• Previous experience of working in an Electronics Manufacturing environment
• Operating Surface Mount PCB assembly equipment

Competencies Required of all Staff:

• All staff are required to champion and embrace the Prototype Electronics company Ethos and Values. You must be Flexible, Willing, Professional, and hold yourself to Impeccable Quality Standards.
• A positive, ‘can-do’ attitude
• Keen to embrace and deliver change
• Self-directed with a high level of personal drive
• Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous improvement
• Enthusiastic with ability to motivate
• Ability to problem solve

About Us:

We go the extra mile to stay ahead of our competition, always!

Our business is based on being Customer Obsessed, we pride ourselves on our Impeccable Quality, Responsiveness and Flexibility.

We offer a Professional, Modern approach to electronics manufacturing, and have invested heavily in state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, as well as investment into our people to make sure we stay ahead of our competition, as a result we offer the following rewards:

• 4 Day working week (Production staff)
• 150% Overtime rate, or bank as TOIL.
• Christmas Bonus.
• Subsidised car wash scheme.
• Payday Lottery – Excellent Prizes to be won every Payday.
• Employee led social committee, organising various activities – I.e. Water sports, Go-Karting, Skittles night, Burger night, Comedy nights etc. (all paid for by the company)
• Paid for Christmas Party.
• Carry 2 weeks holiday into following year.
• Free On-site parking.
• Free Tea and Coffee.
• Additional holiday at 3yrs, 5yrs, 10yrs and 15yrs service.
• Christmas Shutdown, paid for by us. (25th Dec to 1st Jan, plus Bank Holidays)
• Pay Bonus at 5yrs Service. (1 week)
• Pay or Holiday Bonus at 10yrs Service (1 week)
• Pay or holiday Bonus at 15yrs Service (1 week)
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dorchester DT2 7UA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you currently have the right to work in the UK?
• Will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?

Work Location: In person