Assembly Operator (Electronics)

Assembly Operator

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35: Inside IR35
Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole British nationality required)

Overview
A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Assembly Operator to support both RMA and new build activity. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Operations), the role is focused on meeting department goals and delivering to customer requirements across repair, test and assembly.

Responsibilities:

• Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate.
• Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components.
• Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems.
• Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product.
• Use electronic systems to track repairs and update correctly.
• Check Assemblies meet quality standards and seek advice from supervisor or
• Manufacturing Engineer as necessary.
• Work with other Cell members using lean manufacturing techniques and participate in lean production activities.
• Maintain housekeeping in cell using 5S+1 techniques.
• Maintain quality levels of work in progress adhering strictly to IPC610 cat C.
• Update Work in Progress and output TAKT boards, record figures daily.
• Assist Supervisors, undertaking any reasonable task as directed.

Skillset/experience required:

• Experience working across assembly, repair (RMA) and/or new build in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Ability to re-work circuit boards (including removal/replacement of surface mount components).
• Comfortable using electronic systems to track repairs and update records accurately.
• Strong attention to quality.
• Team-oriented approach and good communication skills.