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SMT Technician
Permanent
Monday to Friday Days
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 (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
As a SMT Technician, you can benefit from:
- £28,000 - 35,000 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
If you're interested in joining as their next SMT Technician, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact Jacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.
