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Working with some high-profile customers within the Military and Aerospace sectors, we have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years and are looking for enthusiastic team players with a passion in supporting our mission to provide market leading customers with a high technology, high reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Our delivery targets are equally ambitious at 100% on time with zero defects to achieve our Vision to add value to our customers’ business every day. Long-term trusting relationships with our colleagues, customers and suppliers are at the core of what we do. If you believe we’re a good fit with your own values and have a passion for being part of our future success, we would love to hear from you. We invest in our people with training and coaching helping every individual achieve their potential. If you are interested in joining a business that strives to be the best in People Excellence, with comprehensive benefits and career opportunities please apply below.

Surface Mount Operator

Axis Electronics Ltd.

Job Ref: #124
Position: Production Operator – Surface Mount Technology

Hours: 39 per week. 7.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 12.30pm Friday
Location: Bedford
Date Listed: 29-07-2025
Date Closing: 01-05-2026

Summary

It’s exciting times at Axis Electronics, as part of the international Cicor Group, we have ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years, recently acquiring 3 new sites in the UK which expands our opportunity for growth and your opportunity to develop your career with a major player in the UK EMS contract manufacturing.

As you’d expect from a market leading contract manufacturer, we have an impressive list of prestige customers, leading the way with cutting edge technology in safety critical products predominately within the Aerospace & Defence sector and it’s our mission to provide them with high technology, high reliability Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS). Our people are crucial to our success and this role is pivotal to realising our ambitions by meeting our on-time delivery commitments.

Due to our growth, we are expanding our team and looking for dynamic individuals to support our manufacturing team. If you’re passionate about having an impact in electronic engineering and/or manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

Job Purpose:

To carry out manufacturing process steps for the assembly of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and assemble product to agreed quality levels to meet customer expectations

Responsibilities:

  • Set-up and run SMT lines to specified efficiency and process quality levels
  • Ensure product meets IPC 610 to the specified class
  • Input and preparation of process control documentation including first off inspection
  • Ensure you are familiar with the department’s output production targets
  • Complete all necessary paperwork and update databases to meet the requirements of the quality management system
  • Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process
  • Maintain to the highest-level workmanship and product standards, and ensure no scrap is created with minimal re-work outside of design

Person Specification:

  • Professional mannerwith excellent internal customer service skills
  • Good understanding of English including verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable and strives for high quality standards
  • Accurate with good manual dexterity
  • Desire to learn and develop
  • Interest in electronics / manufacturing

Previous experience:

Essential:

  • Experience of running pick and place machines, using MyData, Dek, Jet printer, SPI, and reflow ovens
  • Good component recognition skills

Preferred:

  • Previous experience of package creation

At Axis we expect every employee to commit to our Teamship Rules:

Caring: for each other, our customers, our suppliers and all other stakeholders

Hardworking: with diligence, creativity, and by going the extra mile

Integrity: through honesty with oneself and with others

Positivity: a can do attitude

Synergy: a united front as team Axis

 

Working Hours – (39 hrs P/W) Mon – Thurs: 07:30 – 16:30, Fri: 07:30 – 12:30.

Overtime opportunities are available.

Salary – Dependant on Experience

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