Electronic Technician

Kelly Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses

Lunch provided three times per week

Clean, climate-controlled facility

Low-turnover environment

Part-time students welcome

Job summary

Silvus Technologies is hiring entry-level Electronics Test and Assembly Technicians for a direct-hire role in Salt Lake City, UT. You will test, assemble, and inspect advanced radio communication products, with hands-on training in Los Angeles before transitioning to Salt Lake City. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, 1st shift, and a fully onsite, climate-controlled facility.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, strong manual dexterity, and comfort with computers. Must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Comfort using computers and learning new software.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds and move within lab and production areas.
• US Person required due to federal_contracts and background check.

Responsibilities

• Test sensitive electronic assemblies and PCBs.
• Complete final assembly and inspection of radio products.
• Perform system and production quality-control testing.
• Use hand tools like tweezers, screwdrivers, bolt drivers, torque wrenches.
• Follow detailed work instructions and testing procedures.
• Enter data into Oracle, Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Prepare daily reports and communicate results to the team.
• Identify product or process concerns and escalate as needed.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team player

Comfort with computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tweezers

Torque wrenches

Screwdrivers

Job description

Launch Your Electronics Career in a High-Tech Environment!

Kelly® is hiring entry-level Electronics Test and Assembly Technicians for an exciting direct-hire opportunity in partnership with Silvus Technologies, a Motorola Solutions company in Salt Lake City, Utah.

This is more than an assembly job. You’ll help build, test, and inspect advanced radio communication technology designed to remain operational when traditional infrastructure is unavailable. These products primarily support military applications, along with other industries that rely on secure, dependable communication.

A Workplace Built for People Who Love Technology

The environment has been described as a collaborative “tech community” where employees enjoy computers, electronics, and building things. If you build computers, repair electronics, enjoy technical hobbies, or are simply curious about how technology works, you’ll have an opportunity to bring that interest to work every day.

DIRECT HIRE

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st shift

Work Environment: Fully onsite in a clean, organized, air-conditioned facility

Compensation

• $18.75 per hour
• Quarterly performance bonus opportunities

4-6 Weeks of Hands-On Training in Los Angeles

• Fly to Los Angeles on Sunday evening
• Fly home for the weekend

This training provides the opportunity to learn directly from an established team before transitioning into the new Salt Lake City operation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Testing sensitive electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards
• Completing final assembly and inspection of advanced radio communication products
• Performing system testing and production quality-control testing
• Using tweezers, screwdrivers, bolt drivers, torque wrenches, and other precision hand tools
• Following detailed work instructions, testing procedures, and quality requirements
• Entering assembly, testing, and production information into computer systems
• Using programs such as Oracle, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Preparing daily reports and communicating results to the production team
• Identifying product or process concerns and escalating them to leadership or engineering
• Performing basic soldering and working with small electronic components
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workstation
• Supporting continuous-improvement efforts involving product quality, efficiency, and workflow

This Position May Be a Great Fit If You

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Enjoy technology, electronics, computers, gaming systems, radios, or building and repairing equipment
• Are confident using computers and comfortable learning new software
• Have strong manual dexterity and enjoy working with small components
• Can use basic hand tools, including tweezers and torque-controlled tools
• Have excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Can accurately follow written work instructions and testing procedures
• Are comfortable completing detailed computer-based documentation
• Communicate effectively and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team
• Can manage multiple tasks without sacrificing quality
• Can lift up to 25 pounds and move throughout laboratory and production areas
• Are comfortable working Monday–Friday from 4:00 AM–12:30 PM
• Are able to complete approximately two weeks of training in Los Angeles

Preferred—Not Required—Experience

• Electronics assembly, testing, manufacturing, or quality control
• Printed circuit boards or sensitive electronic components
• Soldering or desoldering
• Linux-based systems
• Oracle, Excel, or Google Workspace
• Building, repairing, or upgrading computers or electronic devices

Candidates may complete a brief soldering assessment during the interview process. Perfection is not expected—you simply need to demonstrate basic fundamentals and explain your process.

Career Growth and Employee Perks

• Defined advancement opportunities within Production and Quality
• Eligibility for review and advancement after approximately six months at Level 1
• Multiple entry-level, senior-level, and leadership paths
• Internal promotion opportunities as the Salt Lake City operation grows
• Cross-training and potential movement between Production and Quality
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Lunch provided three times per week
• Clean, climate-controlled facility
• Low-turnover environment
• Part-time students are welcome

Additional Requirements

• Due to work performed under U.S. federal contracts, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screening.

Join a brand-new operation from the beginning, receive hands-on technical training, and build a long-term career supporting advanced communication technology.

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