Electronics Assembly Technician

Vitrek Corporation • Bolingbrook, IL

3d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Vitrek LLC is seeking an experienced Electronics Assembly Technician to join its production team in Bolingbrook, Illinois. This hands-on role involves assembling, wiring, soldering, testing, and inspecting precision electronic instrumentation and electro-mechanical systems used in advanced measurement and testing applications. The position is full-time on the first shift, with pay of $20–$25 per hour depending on experience.

The technician performs SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch work and rework using magnification equipment; assembles electronic subassemblies, electro-mechanical products, and complete box-build systems; and builds, routes, terminates, and labels wires, cables, and harnesses to specifications. The role also requires interpreting technical documentation, preparing components and materials, inspecting completed work, following quality and safety procedures, and keeping the work area organized.

This position requires at least three years of electro-mechanical assembly experience, military technical training, or a combination of the two. IPC soldering certification or equivalent electronics assembly training is preferred. Physical requirements include repetitive precision assembly, standing for extended periods, and regularly lifting, carrying, and moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience, military technical training, or a combination of both.
• Hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently while following written and verbal instructions.
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to work overtime as production needs require.

Nice To Haves

• IPC soldering certification or equivalent electronics assembly training.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, precision instrumentation, or a similar technical production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components and rework using magnification equipment.
• Assemble electronic subassemblies, electro-mechanical products, and complete box-build systems.
• Build, route, terminate, and label wires, cables, and harnesses to specifications.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship, functionality, and compliance with production requirements.
• Prepare components and materials by cutting, stripping, labeling, and organizing parts for assembly.
• Follow established quality and safety procedures and maintain accurate workmanship.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and production-ready.
• Support production goals and assist with additional assembly activities as needed.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options, including PPO.
• Multiple dental plan options.
• Vision coverage.
• Long-term disability and group life/AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and term life coverage.
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match.
• Paid time off.
• Stable, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for technical development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed