Smt Operator

**Job Title**:SMT Operator, Production

**Reporting to**:Production Manager

**Site**: Letchworth

**Company Background**:
Ellab Monitoring Solutions is a British manufacturer based in Letchworth providing trusted environmental monitoring solutions for ultimate peace of mind. Our market leading solutions are used across multiple industries including Pharmaceutical, Food, Healthcare, Heritage and General Industrial.

Our aspirations are to grow and expand using bright, enthusiastic staff members that embrace new ideas and drive the business forward by demonstrating core workplace values. Investing in people, technology and products help to ensure that we provide the right solution to customers when they need it.

Duties & responsibilities

**Primary Role**:

- Setup and operate the computer controlled SMT assembly line to fulfil the requirements of the Work Plan, ensuring maximum output and mínimal quality issues.
- Setup board loader, conveyors, solder paste printer, pick & place machine, reflow oven and AOI.
- Print Feeder Allocation Sheets and prepare the component kit.
- Load components on to feeders - fit these on to the pick & place machine - audit the kit.
- De-kit the machine on completion of a job.
- Hand-place SMT components as required.
- Provide first-line SMT support and/or program adjustments using Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist Production Engineering with second-line support.
- Conduct AOI and visual inspection to IPC610 standard, raising any quality issues with the Production Engineer, Production Manager and/or Quality Manager.
- Undertake rework activity as required.
- Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance and cleaning.
- Document all work completed on the SMT process using the company ERP system.
- Stocktaking SMT components.

**Secondary Roles**:

- General soldering skills, understanding the relevant IPC standards.
- Sub-assembly processes (e.g. drilling, milling, bonding).
- General electro-mechanical assembly (box build).
- Cable/sensor/probe assembly.
- Packing of finished goods.
- Accurately record/communicate company & product data to Company Quality Management System standards.
- Comply with all health and safety requirements as stipulated within standard operating procedures & company procedures.
- Involvement/participation in team projects & process improvement initiatives such as 5S/6S.
- In addition, the jobholder may have to perform other duties deemed necessary for the benefit of the company, as assigned by the Production Manager.

**Key Personal Attributes**:

- Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
- Achieve and maintain acceptable quality levels, always striving for zero defects.
- Set the example of best housekeeping, health & safety, and environmental practices.
- Capable of communicating process issues and suggest improvements.
- Proactive and happy to take ownership of problems.
- Keen to learn and professionally develop.
- Computer literate.
- Enjoyment of team working, but also happy to do routine repetitive tasks as required.

**Skills and Experience (Core)**:

- Proven background in operating an SMT assembly line.
- Experience of working within a similar medium volume electronics manufacturing environment.
- Competent in dexterous hand assembly processes and soldering of electronic-based products, in-line with standard output rates.
- Using Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret written work instructions & drawings, especially SMT layout diagrams.

**Skills and Experience (Desirable)**:

- SMT assembly line programming.
- IPC-A-610 ‘Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies’ Certified.
- Experience in using a PC-based Engineering Resource Planning (ERP) stock system.
- Familiar with the use of basic test equipment such as digital multi-meters and benchtop PSU.
- Demonstrate skills in use of basic automatic test equipment (ATE).
- Experience of packing products.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Letchworth SG6 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Soldering: 1 year (required)
- Electronic manufacturing: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Production