SMT Operator
- Posted 01 October 2025
- LocationLuton
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Industrial Recruitment
- ReferenceRI/DF-13
Job description
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.
Our client 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. They 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.
MPI are 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 IPC-A-610 standards and defined build instructions
Produce populated PCB assemblies using the SMT line, to timescales and quality levels determined by procedures and customer instructions every time.
Preparation of stencils and printing equipment
Completing batches of customer PCB assemblies, in-line inspection of quality and process consistency.
Ensure all deviations from the standard are clearly documented on build prior to commencement of work
Ensure defined processes are robust, clear and concise to achieve required standard
Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to, maintaining a high-quality of work that meets if not exceeds expectation
Notification to immediate supervision on any job you cannot achieve the quoted build times
Skills and experience:
Experience in running Pick and Place SMT Machines
Experience of 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
Location:
Based in Luton, Bedfordshire