PCB Operator in Musselburgh

Purpose and objectives of the role

A P.C.B. Operator is an operator who works in the designated department within the Printed Circuit Division. The operator will be trained in several different processes/machines within that department and may also be trained to work within different departments within the division.

Main departments within the division are:

• Machining – Department includes operating CNC Drilling and CNC Routing equipment
• Wet Process – Department includes operating PLC controlled chemical process equipment, operating semi-automated direct imaging systems
• Printing and Surface Finishing – Department includes screen printing, operating PLC controlled chemical process equipment
• Post-production – Includes router, electrical test and final inspection – Department includes operating CNC routing equipment, semi-automated electrical test equipment, inspecting end-product for dispatch.

Main duties and responsibilities

• To interface with the production management system.
• To work equipment/machinery to proscribed procedures and in a safe manner.
• To follow the prescribed production and quality procedures.
• To carry out work in the correct order.
• To carry out all maintenance within the stated period.
• To report any concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
• To inspect the work in accordance with the critical characteristics.
• To be fully conversant with I.P.C. 600F and be able to work to relevant quality standards.
• To ensure that the housekeeping of their work area is to the desired level.
• To ensure that all work output is manufactured and inspected to acceptable quality standards.
• To ensure that their charts/maintenance logs are correctly completed and carried out as specified.
• Maintain time and attendance to company standards.
• Observe Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested from time to time.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required, good standard of general education.

Skills

• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to work 2 shift rotations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high technology production environment.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and assist in the smooth running of the department to meet required output.
• Excellent workmanship and attention to detail.
• Self-disciplined and able to work with the minimum of supervision.
• Good communication skills.

Experience

• Previous experience in electronic manufacturing or manufacturing environment, preferred but not essential as full training is given.

Benefits

• Over 50 years of engineering experience in all aspects of manufacturing.
• 30 days paid holiday per year.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Shift allowance.
• Excellent on‑the‑job training.
• Apprenticeship schemes available.
• Good transport links and on‑site car parking.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.