SMT Technician – Equipment Setups, Inspection & Maintenance

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

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.