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SMT Operator

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne, Borough of Tameside

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Job Description:
SMT Operative – LED / Lighting Manufacturing (Ashton‑Under‑Lyne)
From £13.69 per hour | Full‑Time Permanent Opportunity
Day Shift and Rotating Early / Late Shift available
Join a well‑established LED and lighting manufacturing facility running two automated SMT production lines. We’re recruiting an experienced SMT Operative / PCB Operator / Electronics Production Operative to support the manufacture of high‑quality light engines.
The Role
  * Operating SMT (Surface Mount Technology) equipment and supporting automated PCB assembly lines
  * Manufacturing light engines to exacting quality and build standards
  * Completing quality checks, first‑off/last‑off inspections and reporting non‑conformance
  * Working from technical and electrical drawings
  * Maintaining strong Health & Safety, housekeeping and 6S standards
  * Hitting production targets while supporting training of junior team members
What We’re Looking For
  * Experience in SMT manufacturing, PCB assembly, or electronics production
  * Knowledge of manufacturing quality control and H&S
  * Ability to read technical and electrical drawings
  * IT literate, GCSE English & Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable: Previous SMT line experience, Lean tools (8D, A3, 5Y), SAP knowledge.
Why Apply?
✔ Permanent role with long‑term security
✔ Clean, modern, well‑organised LED/lighting SMT facility
✔ Development and training opportunities
✔ Supportive, established team
✔ Competitive pay: from £13.69 per hour
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If you have experience in SMT, PCB assembly, electronics manufacturing or automated production, we want to hear from you.
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