Assembler

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Littleton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JetCool, a Flex company, is seeking skilled assemblers to join a high-precision electronics team. You will read production orders, assemble components, and perform inline testing to ensure parts meet strict specifications.

Requires high school diploma and 5 years in electronic assembly; must be able to use a microscope and maintain high attention to detail while working across shifts. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Typically requires 5 year of electronic assembly or related experience.
• Must be able to use a microscope.
• Demonstrates detailed functional knowledge and manual dexterity.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders and follows production drawings and assemblies.
• Performs assembly tasks, tests, and quality checks to meet specifications.
• Operates equipment, mounts components, and secures subassemblies.
• Inspects work, documents issues, and communicates with peers and engineers.
• Assists in training new operators and supports process improvements.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading & interpreting instructions

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ability to use a microscope

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microscope

Job description

At JetCool, a Flex company, we’re at the forefront of liquid cooling innovation, delivering advanced solutions that empower our partners in AI and high-performance computing. United by a shared purpose, our teams are pushing the limits of what’s possible and tackling complex challenges. A career at JetCool offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping build smarter, more sustainable data centers. Together, we’re not just advancing technology — we’re redefining cooling standards to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Summary Principle Accountabilities:

Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies. Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture or other holding devices. Crimps, stakes, screws, bolts, rivets, welds, solders, cements, press fits or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place. Mounts assembled components to boards or units. May install multi-level subassemblies and modules into Racks using complex configurations. Installs finished assemblies or subassemblies in cases and cabinets. Assembles and attaches hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs and switches, to assemblies. Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating and color-coding parts and assemblies. Tends machines that press, shape or wind component parts. Performs online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards. Sets up station with the correct documents and components per assembly drawing. Handles/install polarized/non-polarized components on designated location on product. Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical requirements or dimensional characteristics. Assist in performing repair work. Communicates any process problems with peers, leads, supervisors and/or engineers. Perform preventative maintenance on production line machinery.

SPECIALIZED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties:

• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals and contact points.
• Will complete light physical tasks such as changing conveyor width, loading boards on pallets
• Performs solder masking, taping non-solderable area, installing e-prom into the sockets and placing Rev labels on the boards per production's documents.
• Inspects nonconforming solder join defects on PTH and SMT chips component.
• Collects data using the SPC charts.
• Fills out returned forms of conforming and nonconforming materials and prepares set up kits for incoming shift.
• Completes basic touch up, removal and placement, inspecting own work and the work of others following applicable work instructions and quality procedures.
• Detects nonconforming defects and their defect codes to enter into shop floor control systems.
• Assists, instructs and qualifies new operators.
• Reports deviations from standard procedures to engineering or supervisor and provides inputs on quality improvements.
• Systems - Assemble complex units for wiring, connecting difference sub-assemblies and nodes into large rack systems.

Education / Experience

Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred.

Typically requires 5 year of electronic assembly or related experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Has awareness of new technologies/ techniques.
• Demonstrates intermediate technical skills.
• Demonstrates detailed functional knowledge.
• Highly skilled with the ability to move between shifts/ product lines.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination required.
• Requires understanding of and ability to use a wide variety of tools.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to use a microscope.
• Ability to read and comprehend and interpret moderately complex instructions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Scope / Impact

Moderate impact, may have influence on multiple programs or areas.

Decision Making / Discretion

May make decisions or recommendations for team. Decisions may affect other teams.

Supervision / Leadership

May give direction to other employees. Receives instructions on new and complex assignments and completes tasks as assigned with limited supervision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work that requires repetitive motion. Employee may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Have the ability, visual acuity and manual aptitude to recognize and accurately assemble/install components according to manufacturing documentation. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to use a microscope for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Systems employees may lift up to 50 pounds and push 200 pound racks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Salary & Benefits

Job Category Operations

Is Sponsorship Available? No

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$21.61 USD - $29.18 USD Hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

JetCool is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.

Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!