SMT Operator

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading electronics manufacturer as a Surface Mount Operator in Basingstoke. In this role, you will work with high-end electronics across diverse industries including space and defence. The position offers a competitive salary and several attractive benefits, such as private healthcare and enhanced parental leave, making it a great opportunity for those with a passion for technical work.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

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

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT production role is desirable.
• Proficient in reading build documentation and interpreting technical drawings.
• Hands-on and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating SMT equipment including printers and ovens.
• Performing inspections and supporting AOI fault review.
• Calibrating and maintaining machines for optimal performance.

Skills

Surface mount machinery knowledge

Reading documentation

Technical drawing interpretation

Hands-on approach

ESD precautions awareness

MSL awareness

Use of Microsoft Word

Use of Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering background, preferably in electronics

Job description

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 Operator 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.

As a Surface Mount Operator, 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

The responsibilities of the Surface Mount Operator 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 Surface Mount Operator 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

If you're interested in joining TechPoint as their next Surface Mount Operator, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contactJacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.