SMT Technician

Orion Electrotech Automation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30k‑£40k

25 days holiday

Life assurance 4x salary

5% employer pension

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work

Free parking

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Automation in Bristol is seeking an SMT Technician for a permanent, Monday-to-Friday daytime role with an early finish on Fridays. You will work on high-end electronics across space, defence and motorsport in a clean, modern setting.

Responsibilities include setting up and operating SMT equipment (printers, reflow ovens, pick-and-place), reading build instructions and drawings, first-off inspections, AOI support, machine calibration and ESD/MSL‑conscious handling.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SMT production role.
• Able to read build instructions and drawings.
• Comfortable using Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT equipment including printers, reflow ovens, and pick-and-place machines.
• Prepare inventory, feeders and materials 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.
• Handle components with ESD precautions and MSL awareness.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Reading engineering drawings

MS Word/Excel

Education

Engineering background in electronics

Tools

SMT printers

Reflow ovens

Pick-and-place machines

Job description

SMT Technician

Permanent

Monday to Friday Days - Early finish on a Friday

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.

The responsibilities of the SMT Technician 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 SMT Technician who:

• Has previous experience in an SMT production role
• 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

As a SMT Technician, you can benefit from:

• £30,000 - £40,000 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