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