Electronics Assembly Technician

Position

Electronics Assembly Technician at Tip Top Job

Barnstaple

Full time, permanent

£25,000 – £33,000 per annum

• Follow detailed build instructions with exceptional accuracy.
• Assemble, solder, wire, and perform PCB work in line with aerospace‑grade controls and quality standards.
• Complete assembly tasks within agreed time frames and costed build times.
• Work to standards with zero tolerance for defects.
• Use an ERP/shop floor booking system to maintain accurate build and data records.
• Escalate issues, support problem‑solving activities, and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
• Work safely, professionally and collaboratively within a zero‑harm, zero‑defects culture.
• Support project builds and, at higher levels, assist in coaching and leading certain tasks.

• We are open to candidates across three technician levels, with expectations increasing at each stage.
• Level 1:
  Foundation Technician – strong safety record, proactive team mindset, willingness to undertake eye examinations and colour‑blindness checks, keen to learn IPC 610/620, organised 6S environment, meet KPIs for quality, output, and performance.
• Level 2:
  Skilled Technician – all Level 1 capabilities plus stronger manufacturing skill base, ability to identify and resolve issues, support project builds, act as a technical go‑to.
• Level 3:
  Senior Technician – all Level 1 and 2 capabilities plus leading project builds or assembly lines, coaching/training lower‑level technicians, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, advanced problem‑solving with measurable improvements.

• Experience with in aerospace or a similarly high‑integrity industry.
• Background in low‑volume, high‑mix, build‑to‑print manufacturing.
• Competence in soldering, wiring, PCB assembly, and strict build specs.
• Experience with ERP or shop‑floor booking systems.
• Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 environments.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Apprenticeship or formal technical training.
• IPC 610/620 accreditations (or ESA/ECSS equivalents).
• IPC trainer status or other accreditations.

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