SMT Operator

MPI are looking for a Permanent SMT Operator, for our client based in Luton.

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free parking
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation period)
• Life Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Be a part of one of the UK's most innovative companies and one of the UK's largest privately owned electronics manufacturers. Our client is a leading technology solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of vertically integrated design and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet our client's highly diversified business requirements. They recognise the market need to be flexible and responsive to meet the demands of a constantly changing landscape, focusing on low to medium volume high mix product profiles with localised support.

MPI is searching for an SMT Operator responsible for the setup and operation of the in-house SMT line producing electronic products for a variety of major OEMs. To Assemble product in accordance with defined build instructions for a variety of major OEMs in market sectors including Automotive, Clean Energy, Communication & Broadcasting, Consumer, Defence & Aerospace, Homeland Security, IP Development Platforms, Medical, Scientific Research & Space.

• Assemble product in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards and defined build instructions
• Produce populated PCB assemblies using the SMT line, to timescales and quality levels determined by procedures and customer instructions every time.
• Preparation of stencils and printing equipment
• Completing batches of customer PCB assemblies, in-line inspection of quality and process consistency.
• Ensure all deviations from the standard are clearly documented on build prior to commencement of work
• Ensure defined processes are robust, clear and concise to achieve required standard
• Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to, maintaining a high-quality of work that meets if not exceeds expectation
• Notification to immediate supervision on any job you cannot achieve the quoted build times

• Experience in running Pick and Place SMT Machines
• Experience of Pre-kitting of SMT machines
• Ability to program and operate Stencil Printers
• Proficient in load placement program and set value checks for SMT Lines (Europlacer experience an advantage)
• Ability to create/ adjust component packages checks for SMT Lines (Europlacer experience an advantage)
• Carrying out maintenance on SMT line as required
• Operate and Maintain TSM and Heller oven
• Control of solder paste
• Handle Moisture sensitive Components
• Certification to IPC-A-610