SMT Kitting Operative

Custom Interconnect Ltd

SMT Kitting Operative

£25168

Custom Interconnect Ltd, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2cbaf420e51844ddb15f7fed771f78f9

Full Job Description

As the SMT Kitting Operator, you will assist in the preparation of SMT kits for the SMT machine operators. You will be responsible for the control and setting up of SMT kits, de-kitting returns, countback and communication with the stores team. Whilst electronic component knowledge would be ideal, we are eager to consider applicants who are new to electronics but a fast-learner who is willing to learn with great attention to detail.

Primary roles & responsibilities

  • Ensure all kits are checked for correct revision, material accuracy and suitability for SMT, prior to production.

  • Ensure all de-kitting is controlled before returning to Stores

  • Control all shortages directly with the Stores team

  • Follow documented procedures

  • Ensure all work is carried out and completed to specified levels of workmanship, within suitable timeframes

  • Report any problems with kitting or process to the SMT Production Set-up Supervisor or Stores Manager

  • Support the Supervisor in the training of team members, ensuring best practice standards are maintained

  • Adhere to Health & Safety requirements, regulations and follow documented procedures.

  • Adhere to Company IT and Data Policy

  • Carry out any other reasonable request which is for the benefit of the business within the scope of the stores team.

    A minimum education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including Maths & English

  • Computer Literate: Competent in Microsoft Excel Packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Experience using fine tools and microscopes would be advantageous

  • A form of electronics qualification would be desirable

    This is a really exciting time to join us here at CIL, as we are currently undergoing a rapid amount of growth and company expansion.


  • At Custom Interconnect we plan to succeed and never fail! Our values dictate that we have an unrivalled passion for providing the best Electronics Manufacturing Support on offer, with an honest and open attitude to business.

    Our vision is to be customers' first choice for the manufacture of mission critical, high technology electronics, adding value globally, and we are dedicated to delivering innovation and service excellence by investing in; design, build and fulfilment of our Customers Products.

    Formed in 1987, as a company CIL have grown steadily to become one of the major Electronics Manufacturing Service companies available today. Located in Andover, Hampshire, our 3 manufacturing facilities comprises 80,000sq ft of modern production space to meet our customers' needs.

    Salary - Starting at £12.10 per hour then will increase after successful completion of training and sign off.

    Location- Andover

    Hours- Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00, Friday: 08:30 - 15:30

    Contract type- Permanent

    Company benefits
  • Free onsite parking across all sites

  • Bi-annual bonus scheme

  • Free Tea & Coffee and modern kitchen facilities to use throughout your day

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Company Christmas closure

  • Training & development support

  • Company fun events

  • Perkbox

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Flexible working

  • Employee well-being support

  • Company sick-pay