Electronics Production Operator

  • MTrec Recruitment
  • Hartlepool, County Durham
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Full time and permanent opportunity
  • Competitive starting salary
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Easily accessible site.
  • ASAP start date

The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Recruitment are currently supporting our industry leading manufacturing client on their search for a permanent Production Operative to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the skills and experience required, then please apply for an immediate response

The Role you will be doing;

  • Set-up and operate SMT assembly lines (to include solder paste, SMT placement, reflow & inspection equipment).
  • Pick, kit materials to SMT machine feeders (iPulse pick & place machines), de-kitting at end builds.
  • Monitor machine spit-out and report variances (engage Production Engineering as required).
  • Online component identification / verification when reels are changed over.
  • Physical count and reconciliation of materials in support of stock checks and kitting activity.
  • Support first-off build / inspection at the start-up of each new build.
  • Ensure adherence to TPM procedures.
  • Ensure the highest standard of housekeeping and adherence to Health and Safety requirements.
  • Ensure SMT build, inspection, routing records & activities are accurate / maintained and up to date.
  • Ensure efficient and controlled transition of Quality assured products to hand assembly.
  • Maintain compliance with PCBA / product build and test processes (incl. IPC-A-610 Class 3; J-STD-001 and all relevant site Certifications).
  • Must be available to work 2 shift patterns; Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 12am.

About You;

  • Good, all-round education.
  • Experience of kitting to Surface Mount 'pick and place' machines is desirable.
  • Numerate and able to read technical drawings / work instructions / process instructions and routings.
  • Competent in use of MRP and ERP systems.
  • Clear understanding of modern electronic circuit boards and system assembly techniques.
  • Flexible and able to work to timescales within a busy manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work on their own initiative and as part of an integrated team.
  • Excellent communication skills across all levels (written & oral).
  • Flexibility to work shifts (including night shift) as required is a prerequisite of this role