Manufacturing Technician

Job Title:  Manufacturing Technician

Location: State College, PA

Employment: Contract (12 months)

Industry:  Aerospace and Defense

Compensation: $ 35 - $37.50/hour

Schedule: 9/80 hours /week

About the Opportunity:

• Responsible for performing functions associated with all manufacturing operations, including working with engineers in set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
• Determines and may assist in developing methods and procedures to control or modify the manufacturing process.

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.

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What You'll Do:

• Technician is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating avionics electronics
• You will work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, schematics or test procedures to Diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment Document test findings and diagnose and analyze problems utilizing a variety of test equipment
• Construct, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment we use to support RF testing/tuning.
• Ensure we have correct functionality of units under test and test equipment.
• Utilize methodical and logical reasoning processes to resolve complex technical issues
• Identify any discrepancies within testing.
• Performs a variety of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly operations on mechanical/electrical assemblies, sub-assemblies, or end products

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6+ years of experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, or calibration within a manufacturing environment

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate Degree in Electronics
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Good hand-eye coordination for work under a microscope.
• Must have working knowledge of electronic test equipment.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and Bills of Material
• Experience with environmental testing and monitoring of products
• Working knowledge of electronic Theory relating to RF transmission, receivers' circuits, analog and digital circuitry.
• The ability to troubleshoot RF/Digital circuits to the component level.
• Understanding and able to perform calibration of RF circuity and equipment calibration procedures.
• Advanced experience with Test equipment, i.e., signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, and RF equipment
• Advanced ability to read and understand schematic diagrams to solve complex technical problems, analyze faulty circuits
• Electrical background at the component level
• Capable of identifying problems and contributing to process improvements through the client continuous improvement process ·
• J-STD-00, IPC-610
• Must be able to arrive on time
• Must be able to work in a team-based environment and interact with support team members

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check
• Able to transport up to 30 lbs

After you , 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.

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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.