Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Surface Mount Machine Operator to join them on an initial 12-month contract at their site in Stevenage.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to undergo basic security checks.
• 12 month initial contract.
• Fully onsite in Stevenage.
• -24.78 - -26.12 p/h Umbrella

Responsibilities:

The semi-skilled PEC operator will be responsible for the carrying out of machine manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 & 001.
• Fine soldering under magnification.
• Surface mount and through-hole component assembly,
• Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.
• Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.
• Operations of equipment, to build circuit card assemblies including:-
  • DEK screen print machine.
  • MyCronic Pick and place machine
  • ERSA reflow solder oven
  • Koh Young Automated optical inspection Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Skillset/experience required:

Essential skills:

• Prior knowledge of circuit card assembly.
• Dexterity for fine work.
• Read and interpret layouts.
• Follow instructions.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.
• Attention to detail.
• Work on own with minimal supervision.
• ESD training.

Desirable skills:

• PC literate.
• Hand soldering Circuit Card Assemblies to IPC 610 & 001.
• Fine soldering under magnification.
• Surface mount and through-hole component assembly,
• Undertake detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.