AOI Technician

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an AOI Technician to join their expanding team in a modern facility. This role offers the chance to work in high-tech industries like space and defence, ensuring job satisfaction through progression opportunities and a supportive environment. As an AOI Technician, you'll operate advanced machines to inspect PCB assemblies, validate builds against IPC standards, and contribute to process improvements. If you're detail-oriented and have experience in manufacturing or electronics, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a thriving company.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Cash plan schemes

4x Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience with AOI equipment and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of IPC standards and ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operating 2D and 3D AOI machines to inspect PCB assemblies.
• Documenting inspection results and interfacing with engineers for feedback.

Skills

AOI equipment experience

IPC standards knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Proactive and adaptable

Job description

Orion are delighted to be partnering with TechPoint, the UK's largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturer, in search of an AOI Technician to join their Aldershot/Basingstoke team. If you're looking to join a company that is expanding with a brand-new world-class facility, now is the perfect time to join!

With the ability to offer their employees a modern working environment, progression opportunities, and involvement in high-tech industries such as space, defence, motorsport, and more, this company truly values its people and works hard to ensure job satisfaction across the team.

As an AOI Technician, you can benefit from:

• £26,00028,000 salary bonus
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Cash plan schemes
• 4x Life assurance

The responsibilities of the AOI Technician will include:

• Operating 2D and 3D AOI machines to inspect PCB assemblies
• Validating first-off and full batch builds against IPC and J-STD standards (Levels 2 & 3)
• Documenting inspection results and process faults
• Interfacing with engineers for inspection feedback and process improvements
• Reading and interpreting manufacturing drawings for orientation and build conformance
• Recording production data using computer-based systems

We are looking for an AOI Technician who:

• Has experience with AOI equipment and a strong eye for detail
• Understands and can work to IPC standards
• Is comfortable reading technical drawings
• Has experience working in a manufacturing or electronics environment
• Is proactive, adaptable, and committed to quality
• Bonus if you have experience with AOI programming, SMT rework, or X-ray inspection

If you're interested in joining this company as their next AOI Technician, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact Paige Albery at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.