SMT Operator

The Pickering Group Ltd is a multinational group of electronics manufacturers headquartered in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex in the United Kingdom with operations worldwide. The Group is comprised of three companies: Pickering Electronics, who manufacture reed relays; Pickering Interfaces, who manufacture switching systems; and Pickering Connect, who manufacture the supporting cables and connectors. Pickering employs around 600 people across two manufacturing facilities in the UK and the Czech Republic, and over nine direct sales and support offices located throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. All three companies have a reputation for producing innovative high-quality products for the test and measurement industry, which focuses on the production of equipment designed to identify, measure and regulate manufacturing processes.

This is a market that is seeing considerable growth due to the rate of new technology and innovation, global regulation, and the growing complexity of electronic products.

What You Can Expect as an SMT Operator

The core responsibilities of the SMT Operator are the day-to-day running of all machinery within a fast-paced Surface Mount Department working on two production lines and all other peripheral equipment often working to very tight time scales. Producing a large range of mixed technology printed multilayer & double-sided circuit PCBA’s used in the test and measurement industry, the Department supports the demands of the Two Production departments as well as NPI (New Product Introduction), R&D (Research and Development), and NTG (New Technologies) departments.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Operating the following equipment within a SMT environment including: Screen printers, Pick and Place machines, AOI, X-ray, Rework and repair stations.
• Perform quality control final inspection checks to ensure products meet company standards.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area and adhere to health and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

All training will be given on site by SMT technician and SMT Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

IPC610 & J-standard.

Experience

Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Key Skills

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• A good level of manual dexterity.
• Working well as part of a team.
• The willingness and ability to learn new skills and processes.
• Good level of attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills required.

What You Can Expect from Pickering

People are at the heart of Pickering. We believe that each employee contributes directly to Pickering’s growth and success, in return we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Buying and selling holiday. Employees can buy up to 10 days.
• Life Insurance x4 annual salary (Capped at £50k per annum).
• Corporate membership at the local gym and spa.
• A thorough induction program, including a Pickering Pal being assigned to you to ensure you feel welcome and to check in on you during your probation.
• Regular reviews and performance related pay increases (subject to business conditions).
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support through our partnership with Mind.
• Wellbeing Program with Spa Medical.
• Paid company social events such as a summer festival and Christmas party.
• Training programmes.
• Sponsoring further education.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme.
• Free tea, coffee, and fresh fruit.

This role description is intended to provide a general overview of the role and its responsibilities. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change to meet the needs of Pickering.