Apprentice PCB/ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLER

Core Responsibilities

• Pre-fab Support: wire prep, pull tests, component tinning, component lead forming, etc.
• Component Placement: Manually placing, inserting, or mounting components into through-holes or onto surface-mount (SMT) pads on PCBs.
• Soldering & Assembly: Soldering components to the board using hand tools (soldering irons) and following IPC standards.
• Inspection & Testing: Visually inspecting completed boards for defects such as solder bridges or misaligned components, sometimes using magnification tools.
• Documentation & Cleanup: Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, and assembly instructions. Cleaning, trimming, and prepping boards for production.
• Machine Operation: Assisting with operating automated assembly machinery, such as pick-and-place machines or reflow ovens.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED): Required.
• Technical Skills: Ability to learn to read schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings. Manual Dexterity: Steady hands for handling small components and fine-pitch soldering. Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to quality control.
• Experience: Previous experience in electronics, manufacturing, or a related field is helpful but not always required for entry-level apprenticeships.
• Computer Skills: Must be comfortable using Windows and Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Work is typically in a clean, controlled environment. Requires long periods of sitting or standing. Use of magnifying lamps and safety gear (e.g., ESD-safe clothing).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This position is full-time 40 hours per week. Typically, day and core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Travel

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Benefits

• 401(k) 401(k) matching
• Profit-Sharing
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Pay: Bonus pay (discretionary)