Technical Wiring Technician

CIRCUIT CHECK•Maple Grove, MN

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About The Position

Circuit Check, Inc. is a provider of automated test systems and test fixtures for complex electronic products serving the automotive, military/aerospace, medical, industrial, and computer networking industries. The wiring technician is responsible for accurately wiring test fixture products in accordance with department procedures, process plans, and company policies. The position reports to the Production Supervisor and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The technician reads and interprets manufacturing requirements, specifications, procedures, statements of work, schematics, wire lists, and supplied specifications. Work includes manual assembly and wiring, fixture testing and troubleshooting, and completion of required documentation. The technician also records design deviations and modifications, contributes to process improvement, and maintains accurate time and manufacturing records. Projects may involve modular products and larger tabletop or standalone test platforms, including security-protected work. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires extended standing, repetitive hand movements, and handling tools and test equipment. The environment includes regular exposure to dirt, dust, noise, machine chemicals, fumes, and other common manufacturing conditions. Additional hours may be required during peak demand. Compensation is $24–$28 per hour, with performance-based quarterly profit sharing. The company describes the range as the full earning potential and says starting salaries for well-qualified new hires are typically around its midpoint. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, vacation and sick time, and nine paid holidays.

Requirements

Associate (two-year) degree in electronics or a related field.
At least five years of work experience as a wiring technician for electronic and/or electromechanical products.
Excellent manual soldering and manipulation skills.
Ability to read and understand wiring diagrams, wire lists, schematics, and datasheets.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to view drawings and interpret CAD and SolidWorks.
General knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Working knowledge of benchtop laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes and multimeters, as well as soldering irons, rework stations, and variable power supplies.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of intellectual property, including CUI-ITAR and prototype information.
Ability to work in a team environment with good interpersonal skills.
Commitment to completing projects to the highest achievable quality with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to stand for extended periods and bend, reach, stoop, and twist as required.
Ability to grasp and manipulate objects and use manual and electric tools and testing equipment for extended periods, including repetitive hand movements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

IPC J-STD-001 certification.
IPC A-620 certification.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret manufacturing requirements, specifications, procedures, and statements of work.
Provide recommendations and feedback to customers, engineers, and account managers.
Interpret schematics, wire lists, and supplied specifications to perform technical wiring.
Perform manual assembly operations, including crimping, soldering, and wire stripping.
Conduct test operations using a digital multimeter, Cirrus Tester, and power supplies to verify fixture wiring.
Complete required electronic and hard-copy documentation before delivering test fixtures.
Record deviations and modifications from the original design.
Participate in continuous process improvement.
Maintain accurate time reporting and manufacturing and inspection records.
Work proficiently on security-protected projects and maintain confidentiality and security of intellectual property.
Assemble, wire, and troubleshoot modular products, tabletop test platforms, and standalone test platforms.
Complete projects on time with minimal errors.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
401(k) plan with company matching 50% of employee contributions up to 6%, subject to a maximum contribution
Vacation time
Sick time
Nine paid holidays
Performance-based quarterly profit sharing