Role: PCB Assembler / Electronics Production Technician
Location: Letchworth Garden City, SG6Hours: Full time – flexible hours between 7:00am and 10:00pm (weekend availability highly desirable)Salary: £26,000 – £28,000
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a PCB Assembler / Electronics Production Technician to join our client’s successful and growing team. Immediate interviews are available for suitable candidates.
Who are they?
Our client is a well-established Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) specialising in high-quality PCB assemblies and electronic sub-assemblies across a range of industries. They are known for their friendly, supportive and relaxed working environment, offering a less pressurised alternative to larger high-volume manufacturing sites while still maintaining excellent quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently working within electronics manufacturing who is looking for a more varied, hands-on role within a close-knit and highly skilled team.
Candidates with SMT, AOI or SMT machine operating/programming experience will be highly desirable and may attract a higher salary level depending on experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary depending on experience and skill level
- Flexible working hours
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing company
- Opportunity to develop SMT, AOI and wider electronics production skills
- Overtime and weekend work opportunities available
- Ongoing training and development
Duties of a PCB Assembler / Electronics Production Technician:
- Assemble PCBs to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 standards
- Carry out high-quality through-hole/conventional soldering with speed and accuracy
- Conduct visual inspection of PCBAs to ensure quality standards are met
- Test assembled circuit boards and identify faults where required
- Carry out PCB rework, repair and component replacement
- Complete electronic sub-assemblies and box build work where required
- Follow technical drawings, assembly instructions and production documentation accurately
- Maintain accurate production records and quality standards
- Work within company quality management systems and procedures
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across production processes
Desirable additional skills:
- SMT soldering, rework and component replacement
- AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) machine operation
- SMT machinery setup, operation or programming
- Previous experience within a Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) environment
What we would like from you:
- Previous PCB assembly or electronics manufacturing experience
- Proven through-hole soldering experience to IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards
- Excellent soldering skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams
- Experience with PCB inspection, testing and rework
- Ability to identify electronic components and place them accurately
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently to production targets
- Strong concentration and ability to follow written instructions
- Reliable, motivated and team-oriented approach
- Candidates confident completing a high-quality soldering test within 45 minutes are highly encouraged to apply
- Flexibility to work weekends would be highly advantageous
This role would suit:
- An Electronics Assembler, PCB Technician or Electronics Production Operative currently working within a CEM
- Someone experienced in through-hole soldering looking for a less pressurised working environment
- A candidate with SMT or AOI experience looking to expand their technical responsibilities
- An electronics manufacturing professional who takes pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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