General Operator ( Microelectronics / Soldering )
Posted 1 day ago by Certain Advantage
£26 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bolton
Summary: The General Operator (Microelectronics / Soldering) role at a leading Defence Organisation in Bolton involves performing manufacturing and self-certification tasks, with a strong emphasis on soldering skills. Candidates should have experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally with microelectronics and soldering under a microscope. The position offers both day and night shifts, with a competitive hourly rate that increases after 12 weeks. This role is initially for a 12-month contract with potential for long-term employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out manufacturing and self-certification tasks in accordance with product certification procedures.
- Perform detailed standard assembly and manufacturing activities to requisite procedures and quality standards.
- Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.
- Adhere to agreed standards and behaviours, complying with health and safety requirements.
- Read and interpret layouts, follow instructions, and work with minimal supervision.
- Maintain flexibility in shift patterns and demonstrate attention to detail.
Key Skills:
- Strong soldering experience, preferably under a microscope.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Background as a Production Technician or Assembly Operative.
- IPC 610 certification/training preferred.
- Dexterity for fine work and ability to follow instructions.
- PC literate and ESD training.
Salary (Rate): £26.12/hour
City: Bolton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics / Soldering) on an initial 12 month contract. This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience. Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope. You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. There are 3 positions working on standard days and 1 position working nights. Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph. Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec:The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.Very good Soldering experience is requiredAny experience of soldering under a microscope or in a similar environment would be greatAny Looming or PCB experience would be greatPrevious background of working in a Production Technician or Assembly Operative role would be greatContribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area.Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours.Comply with all health and safety requirements.IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.Dexterity for fine work. Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. Flexible. ESD training. Desirable skills: PC literate. Colophony health surveillance.