Electronic Assembler

Microwave Products Group; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Microwave Products Group in Salisbury, MD, seeks an assembler to build electronic components using various tools and machinery. Candidates must have soldering experience and adhere to established specifications during production.

This role requires a High School Diploma and relevant experience. Benefits include a comprehensive 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and paid time off. Apply now to join a mission-critical communications team!

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 6 months of related experience or specialized training.
• Previous soldering experience or skills are essential.
• J-STD or IPC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Builds and assembles electronic components utilizing appropriate machinery.
• Conducts inspection of completed work and cleans finished products.
• Records job-specific data on forms and logs.

Skills

Soldering experience

Mathematical skills

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microscope

Soldering iron

Hand tools (tweezers, cutters)

Job description

MPG delivers radio frequency (RF) spectrum‑centric solutions at the speed of technology. We enable mission‑critical communications and space‑based missions with ruggedized RF components, subsystems, and turn‑key solutions. Civilian government, military and commercial customers rely on MPG's deep engineering expertise and scalable manufacturing capability to deliver what they need, when they need it. MPG operates engineering and manufacturing facilities in: Austin, TX; Columbia, MD; Ventura, CA; West Chester, OH; Salisbury, MD; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and York, United Kingdom.

Position Overview

Builds and assembles electronic components utilizing appropriate machinery and tools to ensure quality and proficiency in the completed product. Utilizes various soldering techniques determined specifically by product criteria. Must adhere to the building requirements and specifications shown in the MOP (manufacturing operating procedures) and BOM (bill of materials) and work instructions. Conducts inspection of completed work and cleans finished products according to established procedures. Must measure tolerances, use microscope for detailed work, troubleshoots and resolves problem areas. Records job specific data on forms, logs, time sheets and other required documentation. Equipment used includes, but is not limited to, small hand tools (tweezers, cutters and screwdrivers), soldering irons, hot plates, microscope, calipers, cutting devices, cleaning machine and continuity testers.

Specific Job Duties (not Limited To)

• Performs any combination of following tasks to assemble electronic components, subassemblies, products, or systems: Reads work orders, follows production drawings and sample assemblies, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
• Crimps, stakes, screws, welds, solders, cements, press fits, or performs similar operations to join or secure parts in place, using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Connects component lead wires to printed circuit or routes and connects wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points, using soldering, welding, thermocompression, or related bonding procedures and equipment.
• May assemble and attach hardware, such as caps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies.
• Performs intermediate assembly tasks, such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, and curing parts and assemblies.
• Adjusts or trims materials from components to achieve specified electrical or dimensional characteristics.
• Performs on‑line go‑not‑go testing and inspection, using magnifying devices (such as microscopes), measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment, to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• May perform assembly operations under microscope or other magnifying device.

Qualifications Summary

High School Diploma or GED. Must have a minimum of 6 months of related experience or specialized training. Previous soldering experience or skills are a must. J-STD or IPC certification required. Mathematical skills required with emphasis on the ability to compute rates, ratios and percentage. Ability to interpret bar graphs. Thorough knowledge of calibration, reading drawings, blueprints and schematics.

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

Benefits: Benefits for this position include: 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term disability and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance; business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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