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 a Surface Mount Technician to 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
We are looking for a SMT Technician who:
* Has previous experience in an SMT production role (desirable)
* Understands surface mount machinery and PCB build processes
* Is confident reading build documentation and technical drawings
* Has a hands-on, proactive approach to their work
* Ideally has an engineering background, preferably in electronics
* Is comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel
As a SMT Technician, you can benefit from:
* £28,000 - 32,000 salary depending on experience
* 25 days holiday bank holidays
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Private healthcare and cash plan
* Company bonus scheme
* Life assurance (4x salary)
* Up to 5% employer pension contribution
* Enhanced parental leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
If you're interested in joining TechPoint as their next SMT Technician, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact Jacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.
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