Company Overview
Garner Osborne Circuits specialises in manufacturing high-quality Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and electronic products for diverse industries including medical and veterinary equipment, aerospace, motor racing, oil & gas.
We are committed to innovation, precision, and excellence in electronic manufacturing.
Summary
Join us as Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Operator in our Production team. In this fast-paced role, you will be responsible for setting up and operating surface mount technology (SMT) equipment including pick and place machines, screen printers, and reflow ovens to support high-quality PCB assembly.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and run SMT machines (pick & place, screen printers, reflow ovens)
- Participate in daily team briefings and follow production schedules
- Work from assembly drawings and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Identify component types and board defects
- Ensure work meets IPC-A-610 standards and quality requirements
- Follow ESD and health & safety procedures
- Support continuous improvement and assist other teams when required
Skills & Experience:
We would love you to have the skills and experience listed below, but we are also keen to hear from you if you can evidence in your application a willingness to learn, as training for the right candidates can be provided.
- Experience in SMT/PCB assembly, or a similar environment
- Knowledge of electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs)
- Ability to follow technical drawings and instructions
- Strong attention to detail
- Good computer literacy
- Experience with Juki and Yamaha machines plus HIT and RePrint printing machines
- Fine pitch / BGA experience
- Understanding of IPC-A-610 standards
- Soldering and rework experience
If you are eager to contribute your skills to a forward-thinking company, we invite you to apply now and become part of our innovative team!
Available shifts: -
· Early: 06:00 – 15:00 Mon – Thurs, 06:00 – 12:00 Fri.
· Day: 07:45 – 16:45 Mon – Thurs, 06:00 – 16:45 Fri.
· Late: 13:00 – 22:00 Mon – Thurs, 13:00 – 19:00 Fri
Our Values:
High Standards – We take pride in delivering quality work
Positive Energy – We bring enthusiasm and support to our teams
Solutions Driven – We focus on improvement and problem-solving
Integrity & Respect – We do the right thing and value others
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Perkbox – employee discount and reward platform
- Enhanced holiday
- Employee recognition scheme
- Life Assurance
Work Location: In person, RG14 5TU in Newbury
Pay: £14.50-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Please confirm which shift pattern (listed in the ad) you would like to work.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
