SMT Technician

Orion Electrotech; Arborfield Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics company in the UK is seeking an SMT Technician for a permanent position. You will work with high-end electronics in an engaging technical environment. The role involves setting up SMT equipment, preparing materials for production, and ensuring optimal machine performance. The ideal candidate has experience in SMT production, understands machinery, and has a proactive approach. Benefits include a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000, generous holiday, life assurance, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance (4x salary)

Up to 5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an SMT production role is desirable.
• Confident in reading build documentation and technical drawings.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT equipment including printers, reflow ovens.
• Prepare inventory, feeders, and materials.
• Read build instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Calibrate and maintain machines for optimal performance.

Skills

Experience in an SMT production role

Understanding of surface mount machinery

Ability to read technical drawings

Proactive work approach

Engineering background in electronics

Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

SMT Technician

Permanent

Monday to Friday Days

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 SMT Technician role for you.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• £28,000 - 35,000 salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• 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 as their next SMT Technician, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact Jacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.