Manufacturing Technician

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions, a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider, is hiring an electronics assembler in Grand Rapids, MI. The role involves assembling electronic sub-assemblies and final products, interpreting drawings, and following defined manufacturing processes.

The candidate will perform wiring, hand soldering, and cable harnessing, with opportunities to apply conformal coatings and participate in team meetings in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing work instructions.
• Perform wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assemblies.
• Experience with IPC A610 and JSTD 001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing work instructions.
• Perform all product build processes as directed to meet business needs.
• Conduct underfill, bonding, and staking.
• Apply conformal/Parylene coating.
• Participate in team meetings.
• Use Windows-based programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Skills

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

IPC A610 / JSTD 001 experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Schedule: 9/80 | 2nd shift | 2:30pm - 12am

About the Opportunity:

• Responsible for performing a wide variety of electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations, which may include skilled hand work or utilizing automated production equipment.
• Comprehends and interprets a variety of technical specifications, terms, and documents.
• Determines and follows methods and sequences of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, and cable harnessing on assembly units.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Assemble electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Read and understand Engineering drawings as well as manufacturing work instructions.
• Perform all product build processes and work on any product directed by management to meet business needs.
• Manual and automated underfill, bonding, and staking.
• Touch-up and application of conformal/Parylene coating.
• Participate/engage in team meetings.
• Work on Windows-based programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Min 8 years of electronics manufacturing experience or 4 years with an Associate's or similar 2 year degree and experience with IPC A610 and JSTD 001.

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree
• General knowledge of Lean or demand flow manufacturing practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with team members.
• Close attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it’s convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.