Surface Mount Operator

**Main purpose of Role**:
You will be responsible for 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.

**Main Tasks and Duties**:

- 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

**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

**Competencies Required for All Staff**:

- 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

**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

**Working Relationships**:
The postholder will work under the supervision of the SM Supervisor but will also be expected to work under their own initiative.

There is a need for excellent communication and continued maintenance of relationships with all staff.

**Prototype Electronics - About Us**:
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)

We are committed to employee growth and encourage them to reach their full potential, we offer in house training, and always look to support the development of our staff through external training programs.

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

Expected hours: 39 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Electronic Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2024
Reference ID: SM/PH/001