Precision Assembly Technician

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Precision Assembly Technician in Niagara Falls, NY for an approximately one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This position involves assembling, testing, and inspecting miniature mechanical and electronic components in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent hand-eye coordination, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform intricate assembly work under a microscope.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• Ability to follow strict cleanroom protocols, including gowning, masking, and contamination-control procedures.

• Ability to perform highly detailed, repetitive assembly tasks requiring precision and concentration.

• Ability to follow technical instructions and established assembly procedures.

Preferred Skills

• Experience assembling ultra-precision mechanical components using a microscope.

• Experience with miniature precision devices, micro-mechanical assemblies, or electronic components.

• Experience operating binocular stereo microscopes with sufficient working distance for hands and precision tools.

• Experience soldering fine-pitch electronic components.

• IPC J-STD-001 soldering certification.

• Experience using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters.

• Experience working in an ISO-classified cleanroom environment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

• Technical degree in electronics, mechanical technology, or a related discipline.

• Exceptional hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and steady hands for intricate bench work.

• Ability to maintain concentration during repetitive, highly detailed tasks.

• Previous hands-on experience in watchmaking, jewelry making, miniature painting, or similar micro-precision trades.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble miniature mechanical and electronic components in a controlled cleanroom environment.

• Perform precision assembly operations under a microscope using specialized hand tools.

• Construct assemblies, subassemblies, and components according to engineering drawings, schematics, blueprints, and verbal instructions.

• Solder fine-pitch electronic components as required.

• Test and inspect completed assemblies and sensors to verify quality and functionality.

• Use precision tools and inspection equipment to support accurate component assembly.

• Follow cleanroom procedures, including proper gowning and contamination-control practices.

• Maintain accuracy and consistency while performing intricate, repetitive assembly tasks.

• Support production quality standards through careful inspection and attention to detail.

Pay

$24.00 per hour.

Job ID: 23150

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.