Production Technician

Production Technician

Location: Dover
Contract: Permanent
Pay Rate: £30,000 per annum  
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours a week, rotating shift pattern (which includes a 20% shift allowance)

• Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00
• Friday: 06:00 – 13:30 / 13:30 – 21:00

About the Role

We’re looking for someone to join our clients PCB Assembly team, supporting with thorough soldering production process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Solder through-hole components to IPC-A-610 Class 3 standard, ensuring high-quality output.
• Identify and correctly handle electronic components including resistors, capacitors, and Ics.
• Operate selective soldering and Mascot insertion machines, ensuring optimal performance and output.
• Create, edit, and maintain machine programs for both new and existing PCB assemblies.
• Carry out PCB rework to required company standards, including fault finding and correction.
• Perform routine machine maintenance checks on a weekly basis to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor production equipment throughout shift, proactively identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities and work collaboratively with team leaders and coordinators.
• Maintain accurate stock records and participate in weekly stock checks (PI counts).

What We’re Looking For

• Basic electronics knowledge, including component recognition, hand soldering, and PCB rework experience.
• Experience working with PC-based systems and software-controlled machinery.
• Ability to follow defined procedures, drawings, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Good level of physical fitness suitable for a production environment with continuous workflow.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask effectively in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Flexible approach to shift work, including early, late, and occasional night shifts.

Interested in the role? Apply today! If not, please visit our website at reed.com to explore other opportunities.

Should your application be successful, you will be contacted by a Reed consultant within 48 hours.