Electrical Assembly Technician - Hands-On Training, 1st Shift

Kelly; Andover (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Safe facility training

Hands-on training

No prior experience required

Job summary

Kelly is hiring Electrical Assembly Workers to join a premier electronics manufacturer in Andover, CT. The role offers 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and a $20/hour pay rate with full-time hours.

You’ll assemble PCBs using through-hole and SMT techniques, read engineering drawings, and follow BOMs with strict IPC standards. Training is provided, no prior experience required, and safety is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Are able to read and follow assembly drawings, BOMs, and written instructions.
• Demonstrate good manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and close‑up visual acuity for detailed work.
• Have strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Can sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25–35 lbs.
• Meet ITAR compliance requirements (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

• Assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) using both through‑hole and surface‑mount (SMT) techniques, including hand soldering.
• Building cable and wire harness assemblies by cutting, stripping, crimping, terminating, and routing wires per engineering drawings.
• Performing electromechanical assembly of enclosures, chassis, and control panels by mounting hardware and components.
• Reading and following engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), schematics, and written work instructions.
• Inspecting your own work and finished assemblies to IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards.
• Using hand tools, soldering irons, crimpers, and basic shop equipment safely and correctly.
• Accurately recording production data, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and following Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) practices.
• Collaborating with the team to support prototype and full production runs, adapting to changing priorities, and communicating with supervisors as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kelly is hiring Electrical Assembly Workers to join a premier electronics manufacturer in Andover, CT. The role offers 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, and a $20/hour pay rate with full-time hours.

You’ll assemble PCBs using through-hole and SMT techniques, read engineering drawings, and follow BOMs with strict IPC standards. Training is provided, no prior experience required, and safety is emphasized.