Solderer

Luton

1 month ago

Applications closed

SOLDERER

Be a part of one of the UK’s most innovative companies and one of the UK’s largest privately owned electronics manufacturers.

Our client is a leading technology solutions provider offering a comprehensive range of vertically integrated design and manufacturing solutions tailored to meet their client’s highly diversified business requirements. They recognise the market need to be flexible and responsive to meet the demands of a constantly changing landscape, focusing on low to medium volume high mix product profiles with localised support.

Our client is searching for a class 3 Solderer who will be responsible for the soldering of mostly conventional (through hole) components on electronic products and board modifications for a variety of major OEM’s.

The Role:

To undertake hand soldering to PCBs in accordance with defined build instructions for a variety of major OEM’s in market sectors including Automotive, Clean Energy, Communication & Broadcasting, Consumer, Defence & Aerospace, Homeland Security, IP Development Platforms, Medical, Scientific Research & Space.

Main Responsibilities:

Undertake product soldering in accordance with defined build instructions and IPC-A-610 and J-Std standards
Dependent on experience, carry out board modifications to customer requirements
Ensure all processes are stringently adhered to, any gaps or process improvements should be highlighted to your immediate supervision. They will ensure that effective remedial actions are taken in a timely manner including updating supporting documentation in QMS
Compliance with the company Quality Standard and procedures

Skills and experience:
Minimal requirement - Trained to IPC-A-610 and J-Std class 3 standards with demonstrable skills
Modification knowledge/capabilities preferred but not mandatory
Experience in product soldering to the relevant IPC standard always ensuring quality workmanship using mostly conventional (through hole) components although there will be occasional work with surface mount components.
Attention to detail
Able to follow customer drawings
Ideal knowledge of colour codes for leaded resistors
A current IPC certification would be a distinct advantage as would experience working to aerospace standards.

What’s on offer:
Competitive salary
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
Free parking
BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation period)
Life Insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounts and offers from a range of retailers

Our Clients Values:

Our clients values are intrinsic to everything we do:
PASSION – Positive attitude followed by positive action – raised voices are for cheering success
CHALLENGE - Remember you’re in charge, you set the tone for the business - Challenge the Status Quo positively
INTEGRITY - Delivering on commitments is the best business plan - Ability gets you to the top, honesty keeps you there
TRANSPARENCY - Focus on the solution, not the problem -Own your mistakes, strive to improve
UNITY - Smile, say hello, if you can laugh together, you can work together - We train and develop from within

We are a fast-paced business with substantial growth plans, looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and positive people to join us on our journey!

Location:

Our client is based in Luton, Bedfordshire

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