Holt Recruitment

SMT Machine Operative

Holt Engineering is looking for an SMT Machine Operator in Portsmouth!

Our Manufacturing client is looking for SMT Machine Operator to join their fast-growing business to support within the pick and place department. 
As an SMT Machine Operator you will be: setting up, operating, and maintaining surface mount technology equipment to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet production targets and quality standards.

Key requirements to be a successful SMT Machine Operator:

- Good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001 preferred
- Awareness & understanding of ESD Controls
- Operate a variety of Pick and Place SMT machines 
- Reading & understanding complex drawings and instructions
- Awareness & understanding of AS9100/ISO9001
- Sound knowledge of SMT assembly equipment & assembly processes
- PC/IT literate, using PCs and tablets as required

Duties for the successful SMT Machine Operator:

- To build PCBs using SMT equipment IAW work instructions & procedures provided
- Set up and operate SMT machines (e.g., pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens)
- Load components into feeders and verify against the Bill of Materials
- Check work completed for compliance before passing to the next stage
- Ensure job history is accurately maintained/reported on all route cards the employee works on
- Proactively advise management of any issues that may affect delivery & or quality
- Ensure that all Health and Safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to

The role is paying from £13.50 - £15ph (DOE)

Offering a Temporary to Permanent/Permanent position. 

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:30 and Friday 7:30 to 12:30.
 
Sounds like a good fit? Please call Sam on 07845 390946 or APPLY TODAY!


  • Start: 22/05/2025
  • Rate: £14 - £15 per hour
  • Location: Waterlooville,England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Electronics
  • Recruiter: Holt Recruitment
  • Contact: Samuel Robinson
  • Tel: 01202
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: V-83377
  • Posted: 2025-05-22 09:31:04 -

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