Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Surface Mount Assembler for a local electronics company based in Newcastle Under Lyme.
About the Role
As a SMT Machine Operator you will be responsible for the setting up and operation of the SMT machines to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the lines, in compliance with relevant policies and procedures, to set standards and targets.
Main responsibilities:

To set up and operate SMT machines
To complete effective and efficient job change overs
To prepare or seek preparation of materials, tooling and kitting aids prior to starting a job
To inspect the product to ensure a high standard
To carry out general production work where required
To inform supervisors of faulty machinery or production issues
To adhere to health and safety standards, quality standards, policies and procedures
To adhere to the production schedule
To adhere to operational procedures and production timelines
To carry out lean manufacturing processes and 5S
To provide improvement ideas to the Production Supervisor
To collaborate with technical and quality departments when requiredEssential
Excellent attention to detail
Strong teamwork skills
A technical mind and ability to work with your hands
Working knowledge of relevant machinery and equipment
Knowledge of relevant safety and quality standards and procedures
Good communication skills at all levels
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Continuous learning and development
Desirable
Background in Electronics Manufacturing
Lean manufacturing and 5S
Job Details
Location:Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK
Hours:  39 hours per week
Monday to Thursday - 8.5 hours
Friday - 5 hours
Salary: £10.81ph
Holidays: 20 days plus Bank Holidays (increases by 1 day per year worked to 6 days extra)
Benefits: Bonus scheme based on company performance
Company sick pay
Workplace pension scheme enrolment from day one
Free parking
In house trainer
Summer and Christmas parties

Please call us to apply for this exciting Temp - Perm opportunity