Purpose and objectives of the role
A P.C.B. Operator is an operator who works in the designated department within the Printed Circuit Division. The operator will be trained in several different processes/ machines within that department. They may also be trained to work within different departments within the division.
The main departments within the division are: -
- Machining – Department includes operating CNC Drilling and CNC Routing equipment
- Wet Process – Department includes operating PLC-controlled chemical process equipment, Operating Semi-Automated Direct Imaging systems
- Printing and Surface Finishing – Department includes Screen Printing, operating PLC-controlled chemical process equipment
- Post-production – Includes – Router, Electrical Test, and Final Inspection. The department operates CNC Routing equipment, utilises semi-automated electrical test equipment, and inspects the end product for dispatch.
Main duties and responsibilities
To Interface with the production management system.
- To Work with equipment/machinery according to prescribed procedures and in a safe manner
- To follow the prescribed production and quality procedures.
- To carry out work in the correct order.
- To carry out all maintenance within the stated period.
- To report any concerns to the Shift Supervisor
- To inspect the work in accordance with the critical characteristics.
- To be fully conversant with I.P.C. 600F and be able to work to relevant quality standards.
- To ensure that the housekeeping of their work area is to the desired level.
- To ensure that all work output is manufactured and inspected to acceptable quality standards
- To ensure that their charts/maintenance logs are correctly completed and carried out as specified
- Maintain time and attendance to company standards
- Observe Health and Safety regulations as laid down in company procedures and government legislation
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested from time to time
Qualifications
- No formal qualifications required, good standard of general education.
Skills
- Good Timekeeping and attendance
- Able to work 2 shift rotations* (see two shift pattern below)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-technology production environment
- Ability to work as a member of a team and assist in the smooth running of the department to meet the required output
- Excellent workmanship and attention to detail
- Self-disciplined and able to work with the minimum of supervision.
- Good communication skills
Experience
- Previous experience in electronic manufacturing or manufacturing environment, preferred but not essential, as full training is given.
Working Hours
37.5 hours Monday to Friday
2 Shift pattern
Early Shift 06:30-14:30 (25-minute paid break)
Back Shift 14:30-22:15 (25-minute paid break)
Pay: Up to £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
