SMT Technician
Orion Electrotech Ltd
Wokingham, United Kingdom
1 month ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 40KJob location
Wokingham, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Build Process
Job description
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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits & conditions
- £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