SMT Technician

Job Description

SMT Technician

Permanent

Compressed hours - Monday to Thursday 7.30-5pm

Orion are delighted to be supporting TechPoint, one of the UK's largest independently owned electronics and components manufacturers, in their search for a
Surface Mount Technician
to join the team at their Basingstoke facility. With state-of-the-art SMT lines and a strong focus on quality, TechPoint are continuing to invest in people, equipment, and their working environment making now a fantastic time to join.

If you're looking to work with high-end electronics across industries like space, defence, and motor sport, and you enjoy hands‑on technical work in a clean and modern setting, this could be the 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

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