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SMT Operator
Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire, South East
Expire in: 17 days
Job Description
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:
• £28,000–32,000 salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Private healthcare and cash plan
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced parental leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
The responsibilities of the Surface Mount Operator 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 Surface Mount Operator 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
If 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 chatBefore You Apply
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