The Company:
The Cicor Group is a globally active provider of full-cycle electronic solutions from research and development to manufacturing and supply chain management. Cicor has approximately 4,300 employees in 12 countries who are serving leaders from the medical, industrial and aerospace & defence industries. Cicor creates value to its customers through the combination of customer-specific development solutions, high-tech components, as well as electronic device manufacturing.
The Hartlepool Site, which employs 130 staff, provides technology-focused manufacturing including PCB assembly, box build, test and the integration of design-led connectivity and power solutions.
Role Overview and Responsibilities
- The SMT Operator will work within a small shift team carrying out manufacturing process steps for the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and the assembly of products to agreed standards and quality levels.
Requirements of the Role
- Responsible for following the SMT (Surface Mount Technology) production procedures to obtain the highest levels of quality and efficiency possible. Ensure that production requirements are met as per the production plan.
Competencies
- Highlight any material shortages in advance of the changeover.
- Perform the most economical machine set up with minimal down-time.
- Ensure that all procedural checks are carried out before production begins and that the paperwork is completed in real time.
- Ensure that a first off / last off is completed and recorded by an AOI/Rework Operator.
- Monitor the machine output against component waste levels.
- Adhere to Quality requirements inclusive of ESD standard.
- Keep excellent levels of housekeeping within the SMT Department.
- Participate in activities to improve machine performance by:
- Reducing machine changeover time.
- Reducing machine down time.
- Increasing machine performance.
- Ensure Quality standards are rigorously applied to all tasks completed and take an active role in identifying issues which may affect quality of your own work or the work of others.
- Adhere to all policy and legislative requirements in respect of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation.
- Any other reasonable duties as required.
Qualifications/Skills/Personal Qualities Required
- Excellent numerical skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- An interest in electronics/manufacturing.
- Experience of running pick and place machines, (preferably MyData /Juki).
- Previous experience in working from circuit and Engineering drawings.
- Good component recognition skills.
Working Hours
38 hour working week, working a rotating weekly shift pattern:
- Week 1: 6am-2.30pm, Mon-Thurs & 6am-12.30pm, Fri
- Week 2: 2pm-midnight, Mon -Thurs
Shift Allowance: from £4,700 pa
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £24,396.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/09/2025
