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Surface Mount Operator

Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40, England, UK
Listing for: Cicor Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-04-17
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

It is an exciting time at Axis Electronics. As part of the international Cicor Group, we are entering a period of significant growth. Over the past couple of years, we have expanded our UK footprint by acquiring three new sites, creating new opportunities for both business development and career progression. This expansion supports our ambition to become a leading force in the UK electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector.

As a market-leading contract manufacturer, we support a prestigious customer base at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. Our work focuses on safety-critical products within the aerospace and defence sectors. Our mission is to deliver high-technology, high-reliability EMS solutions that meet the most demanding standards. We are passionate about building long-term, trusted relationships with our customers, and this role plays a key part in ensuring the functionality and quality of the products we deliver.

Job

Purpose

To carry out manufacturing process steps for the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and assemble product to agreed quality levels to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities
  • Set-up and run SMT lines to specified efficiency and process quality levels
  • Ensure product meets IPC 610 to the specified class
  • Input and preparation of process control documentation including first off inspection
  • Ensure you are familiar with the department’s output production targets
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and update databases to meet the requirements of the quality management system
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
  • Maintain to the highest-level workmanship and product standards, and ensure no scrap is created with minimal re-work outside of design
Person Specification
  • Professional manner with excellent internal customer service skills
  • Good understanding of English including verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable and strives for high quality standards
  • Accurate with good manual dexterity
  • Desire to learn and develop
  • Interest in electronics / manufacturing
Essential

Previous experience:

  • Experience of running pick and place machines, using MyData, Dek, Jet printer, SPI, and reflow ovens
  • Good component recognition skills
Preferred
  • Previous experience of package creation

At Axis we expect every employee to commit to our Teamship Rules:

  • Caring
    : for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders
  • Hardworking
    : with diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile
  • Integrity
    : through honesty with oneself and with others
  • Positivity
    : a can do attitude
  • Synergy
    : a united front as team Axis

Working Hours - (39 hrs P/W) Mon - Thurs: 07:30 - 16:30, Fri: 07:30 - 12:30.

Overtime opportunities are available.

Salary - Dependant on Experience

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