Electronics Assembler 2nd Shift

PGS Worldwide is seeking Electronics Assemblers 2nd Shift in Austin, Texas for an approximately six-month onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will perform electronic and mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, harness installation, inspection, and rework on electronic assemblies, subassemblies, modules, circuit boards, and connector panels.

Required Skills

• High school diploma, trade school diploma, or GED.
• 2+ years of related electronics, manufacturing, or assembly experience.
• Experience assembling small electronic or electromechanical devices.
• Experience with wiring, soldering, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies.
• Experience working under a microscope.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, specifications, and assembly instructions.
• Experience performing mechanical assembly operations.
• Experience using crimping tools and other electronic assembly tooling.
• Understanding of basic electronics fundamentals and components, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, relays, and transformers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively with production, engineering, quality, and other technical personnel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required ESD, material-handling, and solder certifications.
• Ability to become solder certified.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Skills

• 1 3+ years of electronics assembly experience.
• Electronic-mechanical assembly experience.
• Advanced soldering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing detailed electrical/electronic assembly operations.
• Experience inspecting work to J-STD and IPC-A-610 requirements.

What You'll Do

• Assemble electronic components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules using drawings, wiring lists, diagrams, routing instructions, and process sheets.
• Perform wire termination, harness installation, cable assembly, and precision torque operations.
• Perform electronic and mechanical assembly on modules, circuit boards, connector panels, and related hardware.
• Assemble, disassemble, and modify production subassemblies in accordance with work instructions.
• Inspect completed work for compliance with applicable J-STD and IPC-A-610 requirements.
• Inspect, adjust, and verify moderately complex assemblies and systems against specifications and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, crimping tools, microscopes, and precision test equipment.
• Work closely with Quality Control and Engineering to resolve technical and workmanship issues.
• Support both production and prototype assembly activities.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and workmanship.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite in Austin, Texas.
• 2nd Shift: Monday Thursday, approximately 4:30 PM 3:00 AM.
• 4/40 schedule.

Pay

• $23.29 $30.57 per hour base pay, depending on manufacturing and soldering experience.
• 2nd-shift differential included.

Job ID: 7722

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.