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Wave Solder Machine Operator

  • Recruiter: Hochiki Group
  • Job posted: 21/09/26
  • Reference: 3181388759
  • Type: Permanent
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job location: Dartford, Kent
  • Machine operator - Wave Solder

    Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels. Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages.

    As part of the Hochiki Corporation - one of the world's most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history - Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

    The position will be based in the PCB Department, within a team of people who manufacture high quality products for our customers. The role will be operating our wave solder machine, to ensure that the high-quality products are being manufactured at the level we require.

    Responsabilities:
    • Operating Machinery
    • Setting Machinery
    • Maintaining Machinery
    • Handdling PCB's
    • Meeting specific departmental and company target
    • Inspecting and finishing product prior before passing to next process
    • Follow systems / procedures within the department, including Health & Safety regulations,Housekeeping, Work Instructions, 5S & Quality.
    Skills, Experience & Person Specification:
    • Computer literate & basic mathematics
    • Ability to work as part of a team.
    • Working to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy
    • Experience using similar machinery preferable.
    • Understanding mechanical drawings / artwork preferable
    • Full training will be given.
    Job Specifics:
    • Working hours: Monday-Thursday: 14:00-22:00, Friday: 13:00-20:00
    • Leave one hour earlier than your contracted finish time every Friday (will be paid)
    • 24 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays, increasing with the years of service.
    • Employee Assistance Programme (Metlife)
    • Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing
    • Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
    • Employee Referral Scheme
    • Enhanced workplace pension
    • Enhanced parental leave
    • Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
    • Life Assurance
    • Cycle to work scheme
    • Internal Trainings
    • Company Events
    • Long Service Awards
    • Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Kencheck)
    • Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
    • Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payment over your salary, interest-free.

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