Electrical Assembly Technician

Title: Electrical Assembly Technician

Pay Rate: $28.00 - $31.00/hour (DOE)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: January 2026 - July 2026
Schedule: Full-time, 1st Shift (9/80 schedule - off every other Friday)
Location: Gilbert, AZ 85233 (100% Onsite)
FAA: Not Required

Tekberry is seeking experienced Electrical Assembly Technicians to support our client, a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components, within their Space & Defense Group in Gilbert, AZ. This role is ideal for candidates with strong high-reliability soldering and electrical assembly experience supporting regulated programs.

As a W2 employee, you will have access to health benefits.
Responsibilities

• Perform high-reliability soldering in accordance with IPC-J-STD standards on printed circuit boards, printed wiring boards, and circuit card assemblies (through-hole and surface mount).
• Assemble chassis and final units using circuit cards, wire harnesses, crimping tools, soldering tools, and precision instruments.
• Perform complex sub-assembly work including board-level repairs, jumper wire installations, and rework.
• Work with multi-pin connectors and assemblies to meet strict government and customer specifications.
• Interpret assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and electronic work instructions.
• Follow ESD protocols and maintain cleanliness and traceability for controlled programs.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and support process improvements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with quality requirements.

Must-Have Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical assembly experience, including soldering and crimping.
• Experience with IPC-J-STD, IPC-610, and IPC-620 standards.
• Strong board-level soldering and repair skills.
• Ability to read and follow detailed assembly drawings and work instructions.
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• NASA 8739 soldering certification.
• Experience supporting avionics, aerospace, spaceflight, or defense programs.
• Experience with circuit card rework, coating, and installation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams.

Tekberry, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

Tekberry is a Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).

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