SMT Operator

SMT Operator

Barry

27015/511

• Competitive salary
• Career development path
• Excellent Product Training
• Early finish on a Friday
• 8% total pension
• Death in service x3

A well‑established manufacturer of cutting‑edge devices is currently looking for an SMT Operator. The successful candidate will work on an automated SMT production line consisting of a Panasonic AM‑100 pick‑and‑place machine, Marantz AOI machine (automated optical inspection) and Pyramax reflow oven.

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, including stencil printer, pick‑and‑place machine, and reflow oven.
• Load components, feeders, and PCBs to the SMT machine as per the job schedule.
• Inspect solder paste application, component placement, and solder joints (visually or using AOI systems).
• Perform basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting under supervision.
• Carry out SMT and through‑hole rework when required.

• Prior experience working with SMT machines and PCB assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings, assembly instructions, PCB layout diagrams and bills of materials (BoM).
• Understanding of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, etc.) and the SMT packages (TSSOP, SOP, SOIC, SOT, etc.).
• Familiarity with surface‑mount component handling procedures.
• Experience with AOI inspection or reflow profiling (desirable).

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.