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Our client is based in Hastings and due to their continual growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a PCB Assembly Technician to join their team.
Main Duties
- Responsible for assembly, testing and repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and IoT devices.
- Critical to ensuring the quality and reliability of the products and requires a strong understanding of electronic circuits, soldering techniques, and PCB layout.
- Assemble electronic components onto PCBs using both surface-mount and through-hole techniques.
- Accurately place, solder, and inspect components following schematics, drawings, and work instructions.
- Operate and maintain equipment such as soldering irons.
- Perform visual inspections and functional tests on assembled PCBs to identify defects and ensure they meet specifications.
- Troubleshoot and repair defective boards, including component replacement and solder rework.
- Document test results and work performed, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date.
- Install PCBs into IoT devices and perform final assembly.
- Processing of returned devices for fault finding or recycling.
- Complete production and quality control reports, noting any issues and resolutions.
- Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy via workstation organization, following production processes and participating in stock takes.
- Follow all safety guidelines, including the use of appropriate PPE and uniform, to ensure all work meets regulatory standards and work areas are kept clean, tidy and organised.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to provide feedback on PCB/ device designs which enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality for continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Skills
- Must have manual though-hole soldering and assembly experience.
- Quality Assurance: Achieve a 98% pass rate in PCB assembly and testing processes.
- Precision Assembly: Ensure 100% accuracy in the placement and soldering of electronic components.
- Efficiency: Meet daily/ weekly production targets while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Inventory Management: Ensure component inventory is handled appropriately and in line with required consumption.
- Documentation Accuracy: Maintain complete and accurate records for all assembly and testing activities.
- Comply with all policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all information is recorded in a clear, accurate and timely manner.
- To communicate in a professional and courteous manner.
- To meet agreed deadlines as expected.
- Participate in staff group, team meetings and training courses.
- Participate and contribute to own appraisal and supervision sessions.
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday.
- 6am to 2.30pm.
- 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.
We will try to respond to reply to all applicants. If, however you have not heard from us within 7 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements advertised by CDH Recruitment Limited.
