Holt Engineering is looking for an SMT Machine Operator in Portsmouth! Our Manufacturing client is looking for SMT Machine Operator to join their fast-growing business to support within the pick and place department. As an SMT Machine Operator you will be: setting up, operating, and maintaining surface mount technology equipment to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet production targets and quality standards. Key requirements to be a successful SMT Machine Operator: Good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001 preferred Awareness & understanding of ESD Controls Operate a variety of Pick and Place SMT machines Reading & understanding complex drawings and instructions Awareness & understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 Sound knowledge of SMT assembly equipment & assembly processes PC/IT literate, using PCs and tablets as requiredDuties for the successful SMT Machine Operator: To build PCBs using SMT equipment IAW work instructions & procedures provided Set up and operate SMT machines (e.g., pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens) Load components into feeders and verify against the Bill of Materials Check work completed for compliance before passing to the next stage Ensure job history is accurately maintained/reported on all route cards the employee works on Proactively advise management of any issues that may affect delivery & or quality Ensure that all Health and Safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental policies and procedures are adhered toThe role is paying from £13.50 - £15ph (DOE) Offering a Temporary to Permanent/Permanent position. Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:30 and Friday 7:30 to 12:30. Sounds like a good fit? Please call Sam on (phone number removed) or APPLY TODAY