Job Title: Workshop Technician - Solder/Assembly (Electronics)
Location: Puretone Ltd, Rochester, Kent (ME2 4FR)
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 a year
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Location: On-site
About Us
Established for over 50 years, we are a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of specialist hearing and audiological products. Our portfolio includes custom hearing protection, in-ear music monitors, communication systems, tinnitus management products, audiological accessories, and related solutions supplied to customers across a range of professional and consumer markets.
We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and technical excellence, developing products that improve hearing protection, communication, and wellbeing for thousands of users worldwide.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Solder/Assembly Technician (Electronics) to join our dedicated manufacturing team.
In this role, you will perform intricate hand soldering, mechanical assembly, and micro-component integration for our high-end audio devices. Because our products require a high level of customisation and detail, the ideal candidate will possess strong manual dexterity, exceptional patience, and proven experience working with miniature components under magnification or a microscope.
Key Responsibilities
- Precision Fine Soldering: Perform micro-soldering and high-standard component work on delicate electronic hybrids.
- Electro-Mechanical Assembly: Build, wire, and assemble miniature acoustic components into finished products.
- Technical Compliance: Follow detailed technical drawings, build sheets, and standard operating procedures to maintain product consistency.
- Quality & Inspection: Conduct visual quality inspections on your own work.
- Testing: Perform basic first-pass functional and acoustic quality testing on completed assemblies.
Skills & Experience Required
- Technical Skills: Excellent hand-eye coordination with the ability to handle delicate tools and work comfortably under bench-top microscopes.
- Attributes: High level of concentration, focus, and pride in neat workmanship.
- Experience: Proven experience in a fine soldering, PCB assembly, or electronics repair manufacturing background. Not essential as training will be given.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with IPC standards (such as IPC-A-610) or experience in a medical manufacturing environment is a significant plus.
Why Join Puretone?
- Competitive salary: Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
- Career development: Opportunities to learn new skills and progress professionally.
- Hands-on experience: Be involved in exciting product development projects from concept to manufacture.
- Supportive team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
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