Precision Rework Technician – IPC Standards

Orion Electrotech Manufacturing; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Manufacturing in Basingstoke is seeking a Rework Technician to perform precision component-level rework and repair of SMT and through-hole assemblies. You will inspect to IPC standards, diagnose faults, and work with production engineers to improve processes while using soldering tools, hot air rework stations, and microscopes.

The role requires strong manual dexterity and meticulous attention to detail, with preferred IPC certification.

Qualifications

• Essential: Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity for fine rework tasks.
• Essential: Understanding of IPC standards; current or previous certification preferred.
• Desirable: Experience with X-Ray inspection equipment.
• Desirable: Familiarity with AOI systems and programming.
• Desirable: Experience in fault finding and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform component-level rework and repair of SMT and through-hole assemblies
• Validate and rework assemblies in accordance with IPC-A-610 and IPC-7711/7721 standards
• Use soldering tools, hot air rework stations, and microscopes for precision work
• Document faults, rework actions, and process indicators
• Read and interpret manufacturing drawings and BOMs
• Collaborate with engineers to support first-off and batch build quality
• Use internal systems for time booking and production note recording

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

IPC standards knowledge

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Education

IPC certification (preferred)

Tools

Soldering tools

Hot air rework stations

Microscopes

AOI systems

X-Ray inspection equipment

Job description

Orion Electrotech Manufacturing in Basingstoke is seeking a Rework Technician to perform precision component-level rework and repair of SMT and through-hole assemblies. You will inspect to IPC standards, diagnose faults, and work with production engineers to improve processes while using soldering tools, hot air rework stations, and microscopes.

The role requires strong manual dexterity and meticulous attention to detail, with preferred IPC certification.