SMT Technician

  • Orion Electrotech
  • Apr 23, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

SMT Technician

Permanent

Monday to Friday Days - Early finish on a Friday

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
  • 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:

  • £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

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.