Wave Solder Machine Operator

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.