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Electronics Assembler
Avcom SMT, Inc. — Westerville, OH
Full-time | On-site
Pay: $18–$23/hr, depending on experience

Company Overview
Avcom SMT, Inc. is an electronics manufacturing company specializing in printed circuit board assembly, quick-turn prototyping, rework, modification, repair, cable assembly, and electromechanical assembly. We support industrial, commercial, and military electronics customers with complex builds ranging from low-volume prototypes to scalable production manufacturing. Our team is known for hands-on customer support, quality workmanship, and the ability to help customers solve challenging assembly and manufacturing problems.

Schedule & Benefits

·         Full-time, 40 hours per week

·         Overtime may be available and may occasionally be required based on production schedules and customer needs

·         Flexible day-shift scheduling options based on business needs

·         Flexibility to adjust hours when needed for personal scheduling needs

·         Fully employer-paid individual health insurance available after 90 days of employment

·         Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available

·         Paid time off

·         Stable, on-site position in Westerville, OH

Role Description
Avcom SMT is seeking a full-time Electronics Assembler / PCBA Assembly Technician to support printed circuit board assembly, hand soldering, inspection, rework, cleaning, labeling, and related electronics manufacturing work at our Westerville, OH facility.

This role is responsible for assembling, inspecting, cleaning, modifying, and reworking printed circuit board assemblies using bills of materials, assembly drawings, work instructions, customer documentation, and company quality procedures. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electronics assembly, soldering, PCB inspection, rework, wiring, or a strong production background with the ability to learn quickly.

This position requires attention to detail, good hand skills, careful material verification, and the ability to follow documentation accurately. Avcom supports a mix of quick-turn prototype work, low-volume builds, rework projects, and production manufacturing, so the right candidate should be comfortable working on varied assemblies and changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

·         Assemble printed circuit board assemblies according to bills of materials, assembly drawings, work instructions, travelers, and customer requirements.

·         Perform hand soldering of through-hole components, wires, connectors, and other electronic components as required.

·         Perform post-wave solder inspection, touch-up soldering, and basic rework of printed circuit board assemblies.

·         Remove, replace, modify, or repair components on assembled circuit boards as directed.

·         Clean circuit boards and assemblies according to company procedures and customer requirements.

·         Apply labels, serial numbers, process labels, booting, taping, masking, or other required assembly materials.

·         Verify correct components, polarity, orientation, part numbers, labeling, and assembly details before and during production.

·         Inspect solder joints, component placement, workmanship, cleanliness, labels, hardware, and overall assembly quality.

·         Use hand tools and production tools such as soldering irons, wire strippers, cutters, tweezers, lead trimmers, de-soldering equipment, magnification, microscopes, and related equipment.

·         Perform basic functional testing or continuity checks on simple assemblies as needed.

·         Communicate discrepancies in BOMs, drawings, work instructions, component markings, labels, or customer requirements to the Production Manager or designated lead.

·         Support packing, shipping, inspection, cable assembly, SMT support, or other production areas as needed.

·         Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

·         Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, and management personnel to meet customer deadlines and quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

·         Previous experience in electronics assembly, soldering, PCB assembly, production assembly, wiring, machine operation, or a similar hands-on manufacturing role preferred.

·         Ability to read and follow bills of materials, work instructions, assembly drawings, travelers, labels, and production documentation.

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to identify incorrect parts, polarity issues, solder defects, missing components, labeling issues, cleanliness concerns, and workmanship defects.

·         Comfortable working with small electronic components, printed circuit boards, hand tools, and production documentation.

·         Ability to follow standardized procedures and escalate issues when information is unclear or discrepancies are found.

·         Basic computer skills for accessing work instructions, production documentation, and job information.

·         Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, use hand tools, handle assemblies safely, and lift moderate weights as needed.

·         Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Hand soldering experience.

·         Through-hole assembly, post-wave inspection, touch-up, or rework experience.

·         Experience with printed circuit board assemblies, electronic components, wire prep, cable assembly, or electromechanical assembly.

·         Familiarity with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards or similar electronics assembly standards.

·         Experience using microscopes, magnifiers, soldering irons, de-soldering equipment, tweezers, cutters, pliers, wire strippers, or basic test equipment.

·         Experience reading assembly drawings, schematics, BOMs, customer build documentation, or work instructions.

·         Experience in contract manufacturing, high-mix/low-volume production, prototype builds, industrial electronics, military/defense electronics, or repair/rework environments.

Important Quality Expectations
This role requires accuracy, patience, and good judgment. Avcom SMT builds customer-controlled assemblies where wrong components, polarity errors, solder defects, missing parts, cleanliness issues, labeling errors, or undocumented changes can create serious quality issues. Employees are expected to stop and ask questions when something does not match the BOM, drawing, work instruction, component label, customer requirement, or company procedure. Unauthorized substitutions or undocumented changes are not permitted.

Work Environment
This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and may require sitting for extended periods, standing as needed, handling small components and circuit boards, using hand tools, working around soldering and production equipment, and lifting trays, racks, boxes, or materials. Eye/hand coordination, good vision, color recognition, manual dexterity, and attention to detail are important for success in this role. Soldering fumes and dust are controlled with exhaust and safety equipment.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical school, vocational training, electronics coursework, IPC training, soldering training, or related manufacturing experience is a plus.

Work Authorization
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Avcom SMT is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Avcom SMT, Inc. is a complete contract electronic service manufacturer near Columbus, OH that offers the ability to choose the services you require. Avcom will manage and produce your entire project or perform a single service that fits your needs. We have the flexibility to handle existing designs that require hand assembly, as well as, robotic assembly.

We are a small family owned and operated business that takes care of our customers and employees. We have an extremely low turn over rate, so contact us quickly, because we only have these positions open for a limited time.