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Got steady hands and an eye for detail? Milwaukee Electronics is looking for an Electronic Assembler/Solderer to join our team building small PCB assemblies that go into real products people use every day.
If you've got soldering experience and you take pride in doing precise, careful work, this could be a great fit.
Work just 3 days a week, and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week!
This position follows a Thursday-Saturday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM day-shift schedule.
You’ll work full-time hours in just 3 days, giving you 4 consecutive days off each week to recharge, focus on personal priorities, or simply enjoy more balance.
What this schedule offers:
- Overtime pay for any hours worked over 10 hours in a day
- A consistent, predictable 3-day workweek
- A steady schedule that supports work-life balance
- More time for family, hobbies, or rest with a built-in 4-day weekend every week.
Maximize your time and earnings with a schedule that works as hard as you do!
Summary
As an Assembler 2, you’ll play a key role in building high-quality electronic assemblies from start to finish. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys precision work and takes pride in doing things right.
- Hand soldering small electronic boards — through-hole, surface-mount, and fine-pitch components — to IPC Class 2 standards
- Assembling parts and subassemblies through hand and mechanical assembly, plus depaneling
- Catching and troubleshooting workmanship or quality issues before they become bigger problems
- Inspecting finished assemblies to make sure they meet spec
- Speaking up when you spot a process or quality concern — we want your eyes on the line, not just your hands
- Keeping your workstation clean and organized (6S practices)
- Working alongside a team that actually wants your input on how to do things better
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6 months to 1 year of experience in electronics manufacturing or a similar high-tech environment
- Hands-on soldering experience
- Ability to pass a soldering assessment as part of the hiring process
- Strong attention to detail and steady hands
- Comfortable reading blueprints, technical diagrams, and written work instructions
- Reliable, punctual, and a team player who isn't afraid to ask questions
- Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Preferred
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (current or expired accepted)
- Experience with ESD protocols and cleanroom practices
- Familiarity with assembly documentation and travelers
Skills That Set You Up for Success
- Strong attention to detail and steady hand skills
- Comfort working with small components
- Ability to read schematics, drawings, and work instructions
- Team-oriented mindset with clear communication
- Basic math skills and ability to interpret simple charts/metrics
Physical & Work Environment
- Frequent fine hand and finger movement
- Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Lift up to 10 lbs frequently, 25 lbs occasionally
- Close visual work (color recognition, depth perception required)
- On-site manufacturing environment with soldering fumes and assembly chemicals
- PPE provided and required
Why Milwaukee Electronics
- Stable company with 70+ years of manufacturing excellence
- Clean, organized production environment
- Team-oriented culture that values quality and improvement
- Opportunity to grow skills in electronics manufacturing
Ready to put your soldering skills to work? Apply today.
MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or HR@milwaukeeelectronics.com.
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Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, if an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.
Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.