PCBA Manufacturing Technicians -- SMT, AOI, Test, Hand Solder

Job Description

Job Description

Onsite : Van Nuys, CA | Chatsworth, CA in Fall 2026

$21-$30/hr | 1st and 2nd Shift

ITAR Compliance Required - US Citizen or Legal permanent US Resident

A day in the life

From the first board of the morning to final verification at day’s end, you’ll help craft reliable electronics used in demanding applications. One hour you may stage feeders and run surface-mount programs; the next, you’re inspecting assemblies under AOI, hand-soldering to IPC standards, or executing functional tests and documenting results. You’ll collaborate with teammates across the cell, communicate clearly, and keep quality at the center of everything you do.

Open tracks on our PCBA team SMT Operator

• Prepare lines, load feeders, verify paste and reflow parameters, and fine-tune programs for high-mix builds.
• Monitor placement quality, troubleshoot minor faults, and keep throughput on target without sacrificing precision.

Hand Solder Technician

• Perform precise through-hole and surface-mount hand soldering on PCBAs per IPC criteria and internal work instructions.
• Assemble, rework, and touch up components efficiently while maintaining traceability and quality documentation.

Test Technician

• Execute in-circuit, functional, and system-level tests; record findings; and escalate issues with clear, data-driven notes.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality to validate fixes and support continuous improvement.

AOI Operator

• Program and run automated optical inspection for assembled boards; make IPC acceptability calls with confidence.
• Drive in-process and final inspections and help maintain rigorous quality processes across the work cell.

What you bring

• At least 1 year operating equipment in a high-mix, high-reliability manufacturing environment .
• Clear English reading and writing skills for accurate communication and documentation.
• Basic computer proficiency preferred for SMT , including Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ownership mindset—ready to take on added responsibilities to meet team and business goals.
• Integrity, strong character, and a disciplined, results-oriented work ethic.
• Detail-focused, positive, and solutions-driven approach to daily work.
• Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions accurately.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Eager to learn, adapt, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written work instructions accurately and consistently.
• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident

Core standards and tools

You should be proficient in:

• IPC-A-610
• PCB Assembly (Printed Circuit Board Assembly)
• PCB Components (Printed Circuit Board Components)
• IPC-J-STD-001

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