Reed
Production Technician
- Annual Salary: £30,000 (includes 20% shift allowance)
- Location: Dover, United Kingdom
- Job Type: Full-time, Shift-based (37 hours per week)
Join a global leader in electrical testing solutions, as a PCB Assembler. This role is based in their PCB Assembly Stage 2 team in Dover, where you will support through-hole and solder production processes, ensuring high-quality manufacturing output and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Solder through-hole components to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standard, ensuring high-quality output.
- Identify and correctly handle electronic components including resistors, capacitors, and ICs.
- Operate selective soldering and Mascot insertion machines, ensuring optimal performance and output.
- Create, edit, and maintain machine programs for both new and existing PCB assemblies.
- Carry out PCB rework to required company standards, including fault finding and correction.
- Perform routine machine maintenance checks on a weekly basis to ensure equipment reliability.
- Monitor production equipment throughout shift, proactively identifying and resolving operational issues.
- Support continuous improvement activities and work collaboratively with team leaders and coordinators.
- Maintain accurate stock records and participate in weekly stock checks (PI counts).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Basic electronics knowledge, including component recognition, hand soldering, and PCB rework experience.
- Experience working with PC-based systems and software-controlled machinery.
- Ability to follow defined procedures, drawings, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
- Good level of physical fitness suitable for a production environment with continuous workflow.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated approach to work.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Flexible approach to shift work, including early, late, and occasional night shifts.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with a 20% shift allowance.
- Flexible working options supported from day one of employment.
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global company.
- Access to comprehensive health and wellness programs.
- Engagement in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To apply for the Production Technician position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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