SMT OPERATOR

Be a part of one of the UK’s most innovative companies and one of the UK’s largest privately owned electronics manufacturers.

Jaltek is a leading technology solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of vertically integrated design and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet our client’s highly diversified business requirements. We recognise the market need to be flexible and responsive to meet the demands of a constantly changing landscape, focusing on low to medium volume high mix product profiles with localised support.

Jaltek is searching for a SMT Operator who will be responsible for the setup and operation of inhouse SMT line producing electronic products for a variety of major OEM’s.  

The Role:

To Assemble product in accordance with defined build instructions for a variety of major OEM’s in market sectors including Automotive, Clean Energy, Communication & Broadcasting, Consumer, Defence & Aerospace, Homeland Security, IP Development Platforms, Medical, Scientific Research & Space.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assemble product in accordance with defined build instructions and IPC-A-610 standards
• Ensure all deviations from IPC-A-610 standards are clearly & concisely documented on build instructions prior to commencement of any work on customers products
• Ensure defined processes are robust, clear & concise and can consistently achieve the required standards, if any work is commenced on any operation it is considered that the available documentation is of a quality that will consistently deliver the expected results.
• Ensure you are confident that you have been trained to a level where you can demonstrate the required capabilities & competencies to achieve / exceed expected levels
• Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to, any gaps or process improvements should be highlighted to your immediate supervision. They will ensure that effective remedial actions are taken in a timely manner including updating supporting documentation in QMS
• Compliance with the company Quality Standard and procedures
• Notification to immediate supervision on any job you cannot achieve the quoted build times

 Skills and experience:

• Experience in Pre-kitting of SMT machines
• Ability to program and operate Stencil Printers
• Proficient in load placement program and set value checks for SMT Lines (Europlacer experience an advantage)
• Ability to create/ adjust component packages checks for SMT Lines (Europlacer experience an advantage)
• Carrying out maintenance on SMT line as required
• Operate and Maintain TSM and Heller oven
• Control of solder paste
• Handle Moisture sensitive Components
• Certification to IPC-A-610

What’s on offer: 

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free parking
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation period)
• Life Insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Our Values: 

Our values are intrinsic to everything we do:

• PASSION – Positive attitude followed by positive action – raised voices are for cheering success
• CHALLENGE – Remember you’re in charge, you set the tone for the business – Challenge the Status Quo positively
• INTEGRITY – Delivering on commitments is the best business plan – Ability gets you to the top, honesty keeps you there
•  TRANSPARENCY – Focus on the solution, not the problem -Own your mistakes, strive to improve
• UNITY – Smile, say hello, if you can laugh together, you can work together – We train and develop from within

We are a fast-paced business with substantial growth plans, looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive people to join us on our journey!

 Location:

We are based in Luton, Bedfordshire