Job Title: Electronic Assembler I
Duration 2+ (Contract to Hire)
Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: $20/hrs. on W2
Location: 2100 Progress Parkway, Schaumburg IL 60196
Position Summary
- Our client is seeking an Electronics Assembly Technician I to support the assembly, inspection, soldering, rework, and repair of high-reliability electronic products. This hands-on role is ideal for individuals with experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, soldering, quality inspection, or related technical production environments.
- The selected candidate will work with printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), electronic components, and precision tools while following established manufacturing, quality, and safety standards. On-the-job training will be provided, with opportunities to further develop technical assembly and IPC workmanship skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble electronic products and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) following work instructions and engineering documentation.
- Perform soldering, desoldering, rework, touch-up, and repair activities.
- Inspect electronic assemblies and components for workmanship and quality defects.
- Utilize soldering irons, hot-air rework stations, microscopes, hand tools, and other production equipment.
- Read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of materials, schematics, and manufacturing instructions.
- Identify and troubleshoot common assembly and workmanship issues.
- Follow IPC standards, ESD requirements, and established quality procedures.
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
- Support continuous improvement, quality, and production initiatives.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to meet production goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing, electronics production, inspection, or a related environment.
- Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work with small components and precision tools.
- Basic ability to read assembly drawings and work instructions.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ability to pass a hands-on soldering assessment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with electronic assembly, PCBA manufacturing, soldering, rework, or repair.
- Experience working under IPC workmanship standards.
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification.
- Experience using microscopes and electronic test equipment.
- Surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering experience.
- Prior experience in aerospace, defense, communications, medical device, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Desired Skills
- Soldering and rework techniques
- Electronic assembly and inspection
- Quality-focused mindset
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn new processes and technologies quickly
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive assembly tasks.
- Ability to perform detailed visual inspections using microscopes or magnification equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work safely while following all ESD and manufacturing requirements.
What happens next:
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