SMT Technician

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

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer is looking for an SMT Technician for their Basingstoke facility. The role involves setting up and operating SMT equipment, preparing production runs, and ensuring quality through inspections. Candidates should have experience in SMT production and be comfortable reading engineering drawings. The position offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 and a variety of benefits including private healthcare and a company bonus scheme.

Benefits

£28,000 - 32,000 salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Private healthcare

Company bonus scheme

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.
• Understanding of PCB build processes.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT equipment including printers and reflow ovens.
• Prepare inventory and feeders for production runs.
• Read build instructions and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform first-off inspections and support AOI fault review.
• Calibrate and maintain machines for optimal performance.
• Support continuous line operation.

Skills

Experience in SMT production

Understanding of surface mount machinery

Reading documentation and engineering drawings

Proactive work approach

Comfortable with Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Engineering background, preferably in electronics

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Requirements / 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 - 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

How to apply

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. INDMAN