Electronic Assembler

HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær • Elizabeth City, NC

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About The Position

The Electronic Assembler supports production by assembling electronic components and related parts according to written instructions, verbal direction, production drawings, sample assemblies, and applicable quality requirements. Work may affect product conformity, customer satisfaction, and the effectiveness of the company’s quality management system.

The role involves detailed hand assembly using small components and fine wire, soldering, mounting components on PCB panels and related assemblies, and performing intermediate production tasks such as potting, sanding, cleaning, and etching. The assembler inspects their own work, reports nonconforming products or process concerns, and maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area while following company policies, safety requirements, quality procedures, and production practices.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Soldering experience is preferred but not required; training may be provided where needed. J-STD certification and previous experience or secondary education are preferred. The employee must be able to provide transportation to and from work.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, production drawings, and sample assemblies.
• Ability to perform detailed hand assembly work with small parts and fine wire.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, fixtures, and soldering equipment safely and correctly.
• Ability to communicate production or quality concerns to supervision or quality personnel.
• Must be able to provide transportation to and from work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience.
• Electronics certifications, such as J-STD; J-STD certification is preferred.
• Secondary education.
• Soldering experience is preferred but not required; training may be provided where needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Follow production drawings, bills of material, travelers, sample assemblies, and related documentation.
• Use fixtures and tools to align parts in the specified relationship to each other.
• Solder components using a soldering iron in accordance with applicable workmanship requirements.
• Mount components on PCB panels and related assemblies.
• Connect component lead wires to PCB boards and assemblies as required.
• Perform detailed assembly work involving extremely fine wire, small components, and specific assembly requirements.
• Perform intermediate assembly tasks such as potting, sanding, cleaning, etching, and other related production activities.
• Inspect own work for obvious defects and notify supervision or quality personnel of nonconforming product or process concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow applicable company policies, safety requirements, quality procedures, and production practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED