Trainee Assembly Operator - Wave Solder

Trainee Assembly operator – Wave Solder

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

As part of the Hochiki Corporation – one of the world’s most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history – Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.

Responsabilities:

• Operating Machinery


• Setting Machinery


• Maintaining MAchinery


• Handdling PCB's


• Meeting specific departmental and company target


• Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process


• Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations, Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.

Skills, Experience & Person Specification

• Computer literate & basic mathematics


• Ability to work as part of a team.


• Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy


• Experience using similar machinery preferable.


• Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable


• Full training will be given.

Job Benefits:

• Hours are 14:00-22:00 (training will be provided from 8am till 16.30).


• Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
  


• 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.


• Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)


• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing


• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Enhanced workplace pension


• Enhanced parental leave


• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)


• Life Assurance


• Cycle to work scheme


• Internal Trainings


• Company Events


• Long Service Awards


• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)


• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year


• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.