Electronic Assembly Operator - Cwmbran, United Kingdom - Fike Safety Technology Ltd. (FST)

Description

Company description

Established in 1945, Fike Corporation is a global leader with an unprecedented reputation for providing the highest quality fire, explosion and pressure relief solutions.

The company employs approximately 1100 people, with sales offices and manufacturing capabilities throughout North and South America, UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

We offer an extensive range of explosion, fire and overpressure protection equipment and focus on creating cost effective safety solutions.

Fike Safety Technology Ltd (FST) is located in Cwmbran and specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of Fire Detection and Fire Suppression products for European compliant markets.

About the role
Due to an increase in demand we are looking to expand our manufacturing capacity.

As part of a production assembly team working flexibly across different production sections key tasks for the position are:

• Using small handheld tools and solder iron to solder small electronic components for assembly.
• Assembly of electronic products including PCB assembly
• Work efficiently to achieve assembly targets and maintain flow
• Carry out work complying with current health and safety standards and requirements.
• Ensure best practice management of all materials and equipment.
• Collect and supply data for daily performance and nonconformance metrics.
• Follow and maintain housekeeping procedures (5S) and participate in 5S audits.
• Follow instructions accurately (both verbal and written) to complete tasks correctly
• Encourage and stand as an example of continuous improvement (POOGI
• Process of Ongoing Improvement) thinking, participate in and encourage team participation and assume key role in continuous improvement activities.

Undertake other reasonable duties as required and directed by Lead Operator or Manufacturing Manager.


Key skills, competency and experience required:

• PCB Soldering experience
• Good manual dexterity
• Experience using hand tools
• Knowledge and implementation of lean principles and systems
• Strong customer and quality focus
• Interpersonal skills

What we offer:


The hours of work are:
Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 2pm


Life Insurance:
Death in service, non-contributory.


Pension:
After probationary completed 8% of gross basic salary paid into auto-enrolled company pension scheme.


Salary Sacrifice:
Schemes available for various benefits.


Holiday:
Initially 23 days + statutory public holidays, rising to 27 days with service.

Work Remotely

• No

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Onsite parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• PCB Soldering: 1 year (preferred)

- using hand tools: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• IPC Certification, IPC J-STD0 (preferred)

Work Location:
One location