SMT Technician
Permanent
Compressed hours - Monday to Thursday 7.30-5pm
Orion are delighted to be supporting TechPoint, one of the UK's largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturers, in their search for aSurface Mount Technicianto join the team at their Basingstoke facility. With state-of-the-art SMT lines and a strong focus on quality, TechPoint are continuing to invest in people, equipment, and their working environment making now a fantastic time to join.
If you're looking to work with high-end electronics across industries like space, defence, and motorsport, and you enjoy hands-on technical work in a clean and modern setting, this could be the role for you.
The responsibilities of the SMT Technician will include:
* Setting up and operating SMT equipment, including printers, reflow ovens, and pick-and-place machines
* Preparing inventory, feeders, and materials for production runs
* Reading build instructions and interpreting engineering drawings
* Performing first-off inspections and supporting AOI fault review
* Calibrating and maintaining machines to ensure optimal performance
* Handling components correctly, including ESD precautions and MSL awareness
* Supporting continuous line operation and assisting with manual part placement where needed
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