Production Operator - SMT

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; * Full time and permanent opportunity * Competitive starting salary * Generous bonus scheme * Easily accessible site. * ASAP start date The Company you will be working for; MTrec Recruitment are currently supporting our industry leading manufacturing client on their search for a permanent Production Operative to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply for an immediate response The Role you will be doing; * Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines (to include solder paste, SMT placement, reflow & inspection equipment). * Pick, kit materials to SMT machine feeders (iPulse pick & place machines), de-kitting at end builds. * Monitor machine spit-out and report variances (engage Production Engineering as required). * Online component identification / verification when reels are changed over. * Physical count and reconciliation of materials in support of stock checks and kitting activity. * Support first-off build / inspection at the start-up of each new build. * Ensure adherence to TPM procedures. * Ensure the highest standard of housekeeping and adherence to Health and Safety requirements. * Ensure SMT build, inspection, routing records & activities are accurate / maintained and up to date. * Ensure efficient and controlled transition of Quality assured products to hand assembly. * Maintain compliance with PCBA / product build and test processes (incl. IPC-A-610 Class 3; J-STD-001 and all relevant site Certifications). * Must be available to work 2 shift patterns; Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 12am. About You; * Good, all-round education. * Experience of kitting to Surface Mount ‘pick and place’ machines is desirable. * Numerate and able to read technical drawings / work instructions / process instructions and routings. * Competent in use of MRP and ERP systems. * Clear understanding of modern electronic circuit boards and system assembly techniques. * Flexible and able to work to timescales within a busy manufacturing environment * Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of an integrated team. * Excellent communication skills across all levels (written & oral). * Flexibility to work shifts (including night shift) as required is a prerequisite of this role