Electronics Assembly Technician

Vitrek Corporation; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options including PPO

Dental plan options

Vision coverage

SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vitrek LLC in Lockport, IL is seeking an Electronics Assembly Technician for first shift to build precision instruments. The role covers SMT and through-hole soldering, wiring, testing, and inspection of electro-mechanical systems used in high-accuracy measurement applications.

The candidate should have 3+ years of electro-mechanical assembly experience, strong soldering skills, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs. Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electro-mechanical assembly experience or military technical training
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and assembly documentation
• Experience with SMT and through-hole soldering and fine-pitch components
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components and rework
• Assemble electronic subassemblies, electro-mechanical products, and box-build systems
• Wire, route, terminate, and label wires and cables per specifications
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and ECOs
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship, function, and production standards
• Prepare components and materials and maintain clean work areas
• Follow quality and safety procedures and support production goals

Skills

Electrical assembly

Soldering SMT

Soldering through-hole

Reading schematics

Wiring harnessing

Quality compliance

Manual dexterity

Independent worker

Education

Military technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Overview

Electronics Assembly Technician: Precision Electronics, Soldering & Wiring

Lockport, IL | 1st Shift Full-Time $20–$25/hour DOE

Build Precision Instruments from the Ground Up

Vitrek LLC is looking for an experienced Electronics Assembly Technicianto join our production team in Lockport. This hands-on role focuses on assembling, wiring, soldering, testing, and inspecting precision electronic instrumentation and electro-mechanical systems used in advanced measurement and testing applications.If you take pride in precision soldering, clean workmanship, and building complex assemblies to exact specifications, this is an opportunity to put your technical skills to work in a specialized manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components and rework using magnification equipment
• Assemble electronic subassemblies, electro-mechanical products, and complete box-build systems
• Build, route, terminate, and label wires, cables, and harnesses to specifications
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, BOMs, and ECOs
• Inspect assemblies for workmanship, functionality, and compliance with production requirements
• Prepare components and materials by cutting, stripping, labeling, and organizing parts for assembly
• Follow established quality and safety procedures
• Maintain clean, organized, and production-ready work areas
• Support production goals and assist with additional assembly activities as needed

What You Bring

• 3+ years of electro-mechanical assembly experience, military technical training, or a combination of both
• Hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch components
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and assembly documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience using hand and power tools
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work independently while following written and verbal instructions
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Effective communication and a collaborative approach
• Ability to work overtime as production needs require

Preferred

• IPC soldering certification or equivalent electronics assembly training
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, precision instrumentation, or a similar technical production environment

Why Join Vitrek?

• $20–$25/hour, based on experience
• 1st shift schedule
• Multiple medical plan options, including PPO
• Multiple dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Long-term disability and group life/AD&D
• Voluntary short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and term life coverage
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• Paid time off
• Stable, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for technical development and career growth

Physical Requirements

• Perform repetitive precision assembly requiring manual dexterity and strong hand-eye coordination
• Stand for extended periods during shifts
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 40 lbs. regularly

Build What Matters

If you're an experienced electronics assembler who enjoys fine-pitch soldering, wiring, hands-on assembly, and producing work you can be proud of, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.