Job Description
Electronics Assembly Technician (Temporary)
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Location: Salisbury
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Hours: 37.5 hours per week
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Type: Temporary / Contract
The Role
We are seeking a skilled Electronics Assembly Technician to join a busy production team on a temporary basis for approximately 9 months. You will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and testing high-precision electronic products while meeting strict quality and output targets.
Key Responsibilities
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Assembly & Soldering: Mount components onto PCBs and casings using hand tools, surface mount technology (SMT), and through-hole soldering techniques.
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Testing & Quality: Inspect finished assemblies for defects, test functionality using multimeters or oscilloscopes, and troubleshoot basic faults.
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Documentation: Accurately read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs).
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Safety & Compliance: Maintain an ESD-safe workspace and strictly adhere to company health and safety protocols.
Skills & Requirements
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Proven technical experience in hand soldering and operating electronic test equipment.
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Strong ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and assembly drawings.
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Excellent manual dexterity, steady hands, and hand-eye coordination.
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Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or technical certification); industry standards like IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 are preferred.