SMT / SMD Technician Halifax | £30,000 to £32,000 | Permanent KO2's client, a well-respected electronics manufacturer based in Halifax, is seeking an experienced SMT / SMD Technician to take responsibility for the daily operation of their Surface Mount production lines. This role is vital to ensuring the efficient and high-quality output of the SMT / SMD lines in line with production targets and departmental quality standards. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will also support the R&D department when required. The business is currently operating two full SMT / SMD lines: one mature line using Juki equipment and a newer Europlacer line introduced in late 2024, which is in the process of being fully commissioned. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with SMT / SMD machinery, including Juki and/or Europlacer programmable pick and place equipment, and will be confident working with minimal supervision. This is a key role within the production team, especially as the current technician transitions toward retirement and is currently unavailable. Key Responsibilities Operate and maintain SMT / SMD production equipment including pick and place machines, reflow ovens, screen printers and AOI systems Perform troubleshooting, component identification and first-off inspections Carry out rework and soldering using industry best practices Program, set up and monitor S...