Overview
Machine operator – Wave Solder
Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.
As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.
The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.
Responsibilities
- Operating Machinery
- Setting Machinery
- Maintaining MAchinery
- HAnddling PCB\'s
- Meeting specific departmental and company target
- Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process
- Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations,Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.
Skills, Experience & Person Specification
- Computer literate & basic mathematics
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
- Experience using similar machinery preferable.
- Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable
- Full training will be given.
1 Years of soldering experience is required for this position, Full training on the machine will be provided
Job Benefits
- Hours are 08:00-16:30 (training will be provided from 8am till 16.30).
- Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
- 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)
- Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing
- Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Enhanced workplace pension
- Enhanced parental leave
- Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Internal Trainings
- Company Events
- Long Service Awards
- Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
- Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
- Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.
