Position Overview
Now Hiring: Electronics Test, Repair & Calibration Technician
📍 Location: Lockport, IL 60441 (Onsite)🕒 Schedule: Full-Time💰 Pay Range: $27–$36 per hour, depending on experience
🔧 Put Your Electronics Troubleshooting Skills to Work!
Vitrek is hiring a hands-on Electronics Technician to test, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate precision electronic instruments. If you enjoy working with circuit boards, diagnosing equipment issues, and finding practical solutions to technical problems, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work with a company known for precision measurement and electrical safety testing equipment.
You’ll play an important role in ensuring electronic products meet quality and performance standards while working alongside a knowledgeable team in a technical manufacturing environment.
🛠️ What You'll Do
Electronics Testing, Troubleshooting & Repair
- Troubleshoot and repair printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies down to the component level.
- Read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve electronic issues.
- Perform instrument assembly, calibration, and functional testing.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair customer-returned equipment to restore proper operation.
- Perform soldering and desoldering as needed.
Quality Control & Documentation
- Maintain accurate repair records, calibration results, production logs, and inventory documentation.
- Follow established work instructions, safety practices, and quality procedures.
- Verify that completed repairs and products meet required performance standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve repair processes, product reliability, and workflow efficiency.
Teamwork & Technical Support
- Work with production, engineering, sales, and purchasing teams to resolve technical issues.
- Communicate troubleshooting findings and repair recommendations clearly.
- Assist with customer technical questions related to equipment operation, testing, and repair.
- Help maintain an organized, efficient, and quality-focused work environment.
🧰 What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
- Associate degree in Electronics, Electronics Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent military or technical training.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic equipment.
- Experience working with circuit boards, electronic components, or precision test equipment is highly desirable.
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of electronic theory, circuitry, and electronic components.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electronic diagnostic tools.
- Familiarity with soldering and desoldering electronic components, preferably at the surface-mount technology (SMT) level.
- Basic computer skills for recording test results, documenting repairs, and maintaining production records.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, equipment service, calibration, or repair is a plus.
Personal Strengths
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to perform precise technical work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks while following established procedures.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
💼 Why Join Vitrek?
- Competitive pay: $27–$36 per hour, based on experience.
- Health coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including PPO plans.
- Dental and vision: Multiple dental plan options and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings: SIMPLE IRA with a 3% employer match.
- Insurance protection: Long-term disability, group life and AD&D, with additional voluntary coverage options.
- Paid time off: Time to recharge and take care of personal needs.
- Technical growth: Build your skills while working with specialized electronic testing, measurement, and calibration equipment.
🏗️ Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing testing, troubleshooting, and calibration.
- Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for detailed electronic assembly and repair.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as needed.
🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Electronics Career?
If you're a hands-on technician who enjoys diagnosing problems, repairing electronic equipment, and making sure every product performs as it should, we want to hear from you!
Join Vitrek and put your technical skills to work in a precision-focused environment where quality, reliability, and attention to detail matter.
Apply today!
Pay Range USD $27.00 - USD $36.00 /Hr.