Job Description - SMD Machine Operator

SMT Machine Operator | Dartford | Mon-Thu 06:00-14:30 | Full training provided | Join a successful electronics manufacturer with excellent benefits, enhanced pension, life assurance, wellbeing support and genuine long-term career development opportunities.

Machine Operator

Dartford, Kent
Monday to Thursday, 06:00 - 14:30

£13.10 per hour

About the Role

Our client, a highly successful and internationally recognised electronics manufacturer, is seeking an Machine Operator to join their production team in Dartford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing experience who is looking to develop their career within electronics production. Full training will be provided, making this role suitable for both experienced SMT operators and candidates with a manufacturing background looking to learn new skills.

Key Responsibilities

* Operate both automated and manual surface mount manufacturing processes

* Set up, run and adjust SMT printers, pick and place machines, ovens and AOI equipment

* Monitor equipment performance and maintain operational standards

* Ensure production targets and quality standards are achieved

* Follow technical instructions and manufacturing diagrams

* Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment

* Comply with all health, safety and hazardous material handling procedures

* Support continuous improvement within the production department

Skills & Experience Required

* Experience within a manufacturing or production environment

* Surface Mount experience advantageous but not essential

* Experience with Europlacer pick and place equipment would be beneficial

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy

* Ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

* Good manual dexterity

* Basic computer literacy

* Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

* Ability to follow technical instructions and diagrams

Why Join Our Client?

* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

* Enhanced workplace pension

* Life assurance

* Enhanced parental leave

* Employee Assistance Programme

* 24/7 GP and wellbeing support

* Employee referral scheme

* Cycle to work scheme

* Internal training and development opportunities

* Charity volunteer day each year

* Employee discounts and perks platform

* Company events and long service awards

* Access to interest-free technology purchase scheme

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Morgan Jones:

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Due to the high volume of applicants, we ask that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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