Surface Mount Machine Operator

Position: Production Assembler, Pick & Place Operative

Reporting to: Production Manager

Location: Waterlooville, Hants

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 (Juki etc)
• 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 prioritize a busy workload.
• Ability to excel under pressure.

Application by CV only please