Electronics Assembly Technician

Vitrek Corporation • Joliet, IL

3d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Vitrek LLC is hiring an experienced Electronics Assembly Technician for its production team in Joliet, Illinois. This hands-on manufacturing 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 first shift, with pay of $20–$25 per hour based on experience. The work requires precision soldering, clean workmanship, and the ability to build complex assemblies to exact specifications.

The technician performs SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components and rework with magnification equipment; assembles electronic subassemblies, electro-mechanical products, and box-build systems; and builds, routes, terminates, and labels wires, cables, and harnesses. The role also includes interpreting technical documentation, preparing materials, inspecting work, following quality and safety procedures, and supporting production goals.

The position requires repetitive precision assembly and manual dexterity, extended periods of standing, and regularly lifting, carrying, and moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Vitrek offers medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage options, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match, paid time off, and opportunities for technical development and career growth.

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.
• Maintain clean, organized, production-ready work areas.
• 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.
• Opportunities for technical development and career growth.
• Stable, team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

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