Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Levels: I, II, and Senior Tech
Location: Bristol, PA

Employment Type: Temporary to Direct
Compensation: $19- $22 (depending on level of experience)
Schedule: 1st Shift 7am- 3:30pm M-F

About the Opportunity:

Level I is an entry-level role that supports product design, development, prototyping, and testing activities for magnetic and electronic components. The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, detail oriented, and eager to expand their engineering skill-set under the guidance of experienced engineers. 

Level II performs complex assembly, testing, and rework tasks requiring a higher level of technical skill. This role interprets detailed technical documentation, performs intermediate troubleshooting, and works independently on routine assignments. 

The Senior Technician performs advanced, high-precision assembly and complex troubleshooting of electronic components and assemblies. This role serves as a technical expert, supporting process improvements, root-cause analysis, and training. Work is performed with a high level of independence.

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.

Sound like a good fit?

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What You'll Do:

Level I Technician

• Perform basic mechanical or electronic assembly using standard hand tools, fixtures, and equipment.
• Follow detailed work instructions, routers, and visual aids for routine processes.
• Complete basic tasks such as lead preparation, wire stripping, simple soldering, coil winding, potting, encapsulation, and labeling.
• Conduct basic measurements and inspections using calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and other standard equipment.
• Assist with simple functional tests using standardized fixtures and record results accurately.
• Identify and report defects, documentation issues, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain clean workspaces following 5S, ESD, and safety protocols.
• Support material handling, inventory transactions, and basic machine setup tasks as needed.

Level II Technician

• Perform multi-step mechanical and electronic assemblies involving fine-pitch soldering, coil winding, precision alignment, encapsulation, termination, and component installation.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and detailed work instructions.
• Conduct functional and calibration tests using specialized fixtures, meters, oscilloscopes, and software-based equipment.
• Perform rework, adjustments, and corrective actions for nonconforming units.
• Complete in-process inspections and maintain accurate traceability documentation.
• Troubleshoot routine issues related to materials, assembly, or testing and escalate complex problems.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process opportunities.
• Train and support Production Technician I employees.

Senior Technician

• Perform expert-level assembly, including micro-soldering, high-density layouts, intricate coil winding, and precision mechanical fit-ups.
• Diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, or process-related issues and execute corrective rework.
• Conduct advanced functional, environmental, or performance testing using specialized test systems.
• Support engineering with prototypes, pre-production builds, and design-for-manufacturability input.
• Participate in or lead root-cause analysis for defects, test failures, and process variation.
• Recommend improvements to instructions, fixtures, tooling, and process flow.
• Validate build documentation and equipment changes.
• Mentor and train Production Technicians I and II; act as technical resource on the floor.
• Support continuous improvement (Lean, Kaizen, 5S).

Job Requirements

Level I - What you'll bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 6 months+ of working with manual dexterity.

Level II - What you'll bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience.

Senior Technician - What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in electronic or electromechanical assembly.
• IPC Certification, J-Std certification

What sets you apart:

• IPC certifications or technical coursework.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume electronic component manufacturing.
• Proficiency in soldering, measurement tools, and test equipment.
• Experience supporting engineering or prototype builds.
• Advanced soldering, rework, and diagnostic testing proficiency.

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.