SMT Operator (Grade 2)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Rotherham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

SMT Operation Soldering IPC-A-610 Inspection Rework Production Planning Lean Manufacturing SAP

FULL DESCRIPTION

SMT Operator (Grade 2)

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd

Location: Hellaby, Rotherham

Closing Date: 02/07/2021

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Main Purpose of the Job

To ensure that all SMT machinery and equipment is operated, maintained, cleaned and kept running in an effective and efficient manner to produce quality products.

Principal Accountabilities

  • Deliver to the production plan and be able to explain any deviations from targets.
  • To efficiently set-up, operate and change over the SMT line as per relevant procedures.
  • That all products are built in accordance with operating instructions and drawings.
  • To inspect and rework to good practise.
  • Ensure appropriate material control at all times and participate in stock takes.
  • To assist in cleaning Maintenance tasks.
  • Take part in continuous improvement, 5S and future lean initiatives within the department.
  • Able to be flexible and work in other departments when required.
  • Take responsibility in absence of Grade 1 for batch management and shift report.
  • Working a flexible three shift system.

Knowledge, Experience & Skills Needed

Essential

  • Experience of working on machinery and/or production line
  • Excellent Communication and time management Skills
  • Soldering, recognition and inspection experience (IPC-A-610)

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of SAP
  • ASM (DEK), Fuji NXT/AIMEX, BTU Reflow, AOI or similar experience
  • Risk Assessment / Health and safety knowledge

Application Instructions

If you believe you have the necessary skills for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter to Debra Troops, HR. Close date 2.07.2021.

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