SMT Machine Operator
Holt Engineering · Waterlooville, South East
SMT Machine Operator at Holt Engineering, based in Waterlooville, South East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Waterlooville, South East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Machine Operator
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/smt-machine-operator-5/
About the role
Holt Engineering is looking for an SMT Machine Operator in Waterlooville!
Our Manufacturing client is looking for SMT Machine Operator to join their fast-growing business to support within the pick and place department.
As an SMT Machine Operator you will be: setting up, operating, and maintaining surface mount technology equipment to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet production targets and quality standards.
Key requirements to be a successful SMT Machine Operator:
Offering a Temporary to Permanent/Permanent position.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:00 and Friday 7:30 to 13:00.
Sounds like a good fit? Please call Sam on [phone removed] or APPLY TODAY!
Our Manufacturing client is looking for SMT Machine Operator to join their fast-growing business to support within the pick and place department.
As an SMT Machine Operator you will be: setting up, operating, and maintaining surface mount technology equipment to assemble printed circuit boards (PCBs) to meet production targets and quality standards.
Key requirements to be a successful SMT Machine Operator:
- Good working knowledge of IPC-A-610 & IPC J-STD-001 preferred
- Awareness & understanding of ESD Controls
- Operate a variety of Pick and Place SMT machines
- Reading & understanding complex drawings and instructions
- Awareness & understanding of AS9100/ISO9001
- Sound knowledge of SMT assembly equipment & assembly processes
- PC/IT literate, using PCs and tablets as required
- To build PCBs using SMT equipment IAW work instructions & procedures provided
- Set up and operate SMT machines (e.g., pick-and-place machines, screen printers, reflow ovens)
- Be able to Programme SMT pick and place machines
- Load components into feeders and verify against the Bill of Materials
- Check work completed for compliance before passing to the next stage
- Ensure job history is accurately maintained/reported on all route cards the employee works on
- Proactively advise management of any issues that may affect delivery & or quality
- Ensure that all Health and Safety, housekeeping, quality and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to
Offering a Temporary to Permanent/Permanent position.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:00 and Friday 7:30 to 13:00.
Sounds like a good fit? Please call Sam on [phone removed] or APPLY TODAY!
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/smt-machine-operator-5/ · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
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