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PCB Assembly Technician Location: North West England Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated PCB Assembly Technician to join a growing manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern production environment, supporting the assembly and testing of high-quality electronic products. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets are met while maintaining excellent quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Support the delivery of daily and weekly production plans Perform hand soldering of components onto PCBs to a high standard Carry out visual inspections and quality checks Program PCBs using appropriate test equipment and fixtures Conduct functional testing of assembled PCBs Operate automated PCB assembly equipment Monitor component stock levels and report shortages Participate in periodic stock takes Health & Safety Follow all site health and safety procedures Wear appropriate PPE for tasks and work areas Carry out safety checks before starting tasks Report any accidents or near misses promptly Quality Ensure all products meet required quality standards Accurately complete quality documentation Identify and suggest improvements to processes and quality Escalate and manage non-conformances using internal processes Operational Performance Work closely with team leaders to maintain efficient production flow Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives Actively look for ways to improve efficiency and workflow Housekeeping Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment Keep walkways and work areas clear at all times Skills & Experience Required Experience in PCB assembly and hand soldering Strong inspection and quality control skills Experience with PCB programming and functional testing Familiarity with automated assembly equipment Background in an SMT manufacturing/production environment GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Desirable Skills IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification (or equivalent) HNC or similar technical qualification Additional SMT experience TPBN1_UKTJ