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Orion Electrotech
SMT Operator
Hampshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 20 hours ago
- Salary
- 28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Orion Electrotech
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
SMT Operator
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 Operator 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 motorsport, and you enjoy hands–on technical work in a clean and modern setting, this could be the role for you.
As a Surface Mount Operator, you can benefit from:
GBP(phone number removed) salary depending on experience25 days holiday bank holidaysAn extra day off for your birthdayPrivate healthcare and cash planCompany bonus schemeLife assurance (4x salary)Up to 5% employer pension contributionEnhanced parental leaveCycle to work schemeFree parkingThe responsibilities of the Surface Mount Operator will include:
Setting up and operating SMT equipment, including printers, reflow ovens, and pick–and–place machinesPreparing inventory, feeders, and materials for production runsReading build instructions and interpreting engineering drawingsPerforming first–off inspections and supporting AOI fault reviewCalibrating and maintaining machines to ensure optimal performanceHandling components correctly, including ESD precautions and MSL awarenessSupporting continuous line operation and assisting with manual part placement where neededWe are looking for a Surface Mount Operator who:
Has previous experience in an SMT production role (desirable)Understands surface mount machinery and PCB build processesIs confident reading build documentation and technical drawingsHas a hands–on, proactive approach to their workIdeally has an engineering background, preferably in electronicsIs comfortable using Microsoft Word and ExcelIf you're interested in joining TechPoint as their next Surface Mount Operator, APPLY NOW! For more information, please contact Jacob Exton at Orion Electrotech Reading for a chat.
Ad ID: 5416972064
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