Surface Mount Operator

Axis Electronics Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing firm in Bedford is seeking enthusiastic team players for the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) to meet quality standards. Responsibilities include running SMT lines and maintaining high-level workmanship. Ideal candidates will have good manual dexterity and a desire to learn in a supportive environment. A commitment to teamwork and integrity is essential, along with experience in operating pick and place machines. Join us to help drive our ambitious growth plans forward.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Career opportunities

Training and coaching

Qualifications

• Professional manner with excellent customer service skills.
• Reliable and strives for high-quality standards.
• Accurate with good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and run SMT lines to specified efficiency and quality levels.
• Ensure product meets IPC 610 to the specified class.
• Complete all necessary paperwork for the quality management system.

Skills

Excellent internal customer service skills

Good understanding of English

High quality standards

Good manual dexterity

Desire to learn and develop

Interest in electronics/manufacturing

Experience running pick and place machines

Tools

MyData

Dek

Jet printer

SPI

Reflow ovens

Job description

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Department

Manufacturing

Business unit

Production

Operatives

Working time

Full-time

Working arrangements

On-site

Description & Requirements

Working with some high-profile customers within the Military and Aerospace sectors, we have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years and are looking for enthusiastic team players with a passion in supporting our mission to provide market leading customers with a high technology, high reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Our delivery targets are equally ambitious at 100% on time with zero defects to achieve our Vision to add value to our customers’ business every day. Long-term trusting relationships with our colleagues, customers and suppliers are at the core of what we do.

If you believe we’re a good fit with your own values and have a passion for being part of our future success, we would love to hear from you. We invest in our people with training and coaching helping every individual achieve their potential. If you are interested in joining a business that strives to be the best in People Excellence, with comprehensive benefits and career opportunities please apply below.

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 mannerwith 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
• Experience of running pick and place machines, using MyData, Dek, Jet printer, SPI, and reflow ovens

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

Synergy: a united front as team Axis

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