Assembly Lead
Location: Duluth, GA
Shift: First Shift, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Position Overview
TRC is seeking a skilled and motivated Assembly Lead to support daily operations for an electronics manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for guiding assembly team members while actively participating in printed circuit board assembly activities.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Production Support
Provide day-to-day guidance, direction, and support to assembly team members.
Coordinate workflow and monitor production schedules to ensure deadlines are met.
Assist with onboarding and training new employees on assembly procedures and best practices.
Demonstrate proper assembly techniques and reinforce work instructions and quality standards.
Troubleshoot production challenges and support team members in resolving assembly-related issues.
Communicate production concerns, material shortages, training needs, and quality issues to management.
PCB Assembly
Perform hands-on assembly of printed circuit boards.
Complete Through-Hole Technology component insertion and hand soldering.
Identify electronic components and ensure proper placement, orientation, and mounting.
Assemble electronic and mechanical components using hand tools and assembly equipment.
Read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, bills of materials, and visual aids.
Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, workmanship, and quality compliance.
Assist with Surface Mount Technology operations and equipment as needed.
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Monitor assembly quality and ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures.
Identify soldering defects, component placement errors, and workmanship concerns.
Support corrective action efforts and communicate recurring quality issues.
Ensure compliance with ESD, safety, and quality requirements.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED.
Minimum 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
Minimum 2 years of hands-on PCB assembly experience.
Minimum 2 years of Through-Hole Technology assembly experience.
Previous hand soldering experience.
Ability to identify electronic components and understand proper installation requirements.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as an Assembly Lead, Team Lead, Lead Technician, or Senior Assembler.
Experience training or mentoring employees in an electronics manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of SMT assembly processes and equipment.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
Experience performing PCB inspection and quality control activities.
Understanding of electronic manufacturing processes and production workflows.
Equal Opportunity Employer
TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. At TRC, we take pride in fulfilling our opportunity to add value to our client's business as their staffing partner, while working tirelessly to connect thousands of individuals each year with work opportunities where they can meet the needs of their families and have the potential to build their careers.