SMT Technician

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is seeking an experienced SMT Technician for a hands-on role in a busy electronics manufacturing environment in Swindon. The successful candidate will set up and operate SMT production equipment, perform machine changeovers, load components, monitor quality, and maintain production records.

Ideal applicants will have previous SMT/electronics manufacturing experience, understanding of SMT processes, ability to read technical drawings, and soldering/rework capability is

Qualifications

• Experience in SMT/electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes and equipment.
• Experience with SMT machine set-up and changeovers.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and production documentation.
• Good understanding of electronic components and PCB assembly.
• Soldering and rework experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate SMT production equipment.
• Carry out machine set-ups, changeovers and adjustments.
• Program and operate SMT machinery.
• Load components and feeders correctly.
• Monitor production runs and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Identify and resolve basic machine and production issues.
• Carry out visual inspection of PCBs and components.
• Complete rework and soldering where required.
• Work from engineering drawings, production instructions and BOMs.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

SMT processes

Soldering

Reading drawings

PCB assembly

Tools

SMT machinery

Job description

Our client based in Swindon are looking for an experienced SMT Technician to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong SMT experience who is looking for a hands-on role within a busy electronics manufacturing environment.

SMT Technician Roles and Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate SMT production equipment
• Carry out machine set-ups, changeovers and adjustments
• Program and operate SMT machinery
• Load components and feeders correctly
• Monitor production runs and ensure quality standards are maintained
• Identify and resolve basic machine and production issues
• Carry out visual inspection of PCBs and components
• Complete rework and soldering where required
• Work from engineering drawings, production instructions and BOMs
• Maintain accurate production records

SMT Technician Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working within an SMT/electronics manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of SMT processes and equipment
• Experience with SMT machine set-up and changeovers
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and production documentation
• Good understanding of electronic components and PCB assembly
• Soldering and rework experience would be advantageous

SMT Technician Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday, 07:45 - 16:15
• Friday, 07:45 - 15:15