Job Description
Position Overview Now Hiring: Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician (Precision Electronics) Location: Lockport, IL
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Company: Vitrek LLC
Compensation: $20.00-$25.00 per hour based on experience
Build Precision. Power Innovation. Grow Your Career. Vitrek LLC is seeking an experienced
Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our growing production team. This hands-on role is responsible for assembling, wiring, testing, and inspecting precision electronic instrumentation and electro-mechanical systems used in advanced measurement and testing applications.
If you have strong soldering skills, a keen eye for detail, and take pride in producing high-quality work, we invite you to join a company that values craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Vitrek? Benefits Package - Multiple Medical Plan Options (PPO)
- Multiple Dental Plan Options
- Vision Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Group Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
- Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Additional Perks - Competitive Pay
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Stable, Team-Oriented Work Environment
- Career Growth and Technical Development Opportunities
Key Responsibilities - Perform SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch component assembly and rework using magnification equipment
- Assemble electro-mechanical products, subassemblies, and complete box-build systems
- Build, route, terminate, and label wires, cables, and harnesses according to specifications
- Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Inspect assemblies and components for quality, functionality, and compliance with production standards
- Prepare materials by cutting, stripping, labeling, and organizing components for assembly
- Maintain accurate workmanship and adhere to quality and safety procedures
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and production-ready
- Support team objectives and assist with additional production activities as needed
Qualifications Required - Minimum 3 years of electro-mechanical assembly experience, military technical training, or a combination of both
- Proven 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 and follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative team mindset
- Flexibility to work overtime as production needs require
Preferred - IPC soldering certification or equivalent electronics assembly training
- Experience working in electronics manufacturing or precision instrumentation environments
Physical Requirements - Ability to perform repetitive precision assembly tasks
- Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials up to 40 pounds regularly
Apply Today Join Vitrek LLC and become part of a team dedicated to building high-quality precision instrumentation products used around the world. If you're passionate about electronics assembly, technical craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Range USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift