Wave Solder Assembly Operator

2 weeks ago

Dartford DA JQ, United Kingdom Hochiki Group Full time £20,000 - £35,000 per year

Assembly operator – Wave Solder

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world's most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.

Responsabilities:

  • Operating Machinery
  • Setting Machinery
  • Maintaining MAchinery
  • Handdling PCB's
  • Meeting specific departmental and company target
  • Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process
  • Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.

Skills, Experience & Person Specification

  • Computer literate & basic mathematics
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
  • Experience using similar machinery preferable.
  • Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable
  • Full training will be given.

1 Years of soldering experience is required for this position, Full training on the machine will be provided

Job Benefits:

  • Hours are 14:00-22:00 (training will be provided from 8am till
  • Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
  • 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)
  • Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing
  • Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • Enhanced workplace pension
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Internal Trainings
  • Company Events
  • Long Service Awards
  • Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
  • Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
  • Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.

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