Electronics Assembler I

About Nelson Miller Group

Since 1904, Nelson Miller Group (NMG) has been a leading global provider of custom solutions, partnering with organizations across industrial, IoT, lighting, medical, telecommunications, consumer, and aerospace and defense sectors. We bring complex products to life by solving intricate challenges in engineering design, manufacturing, and supply chain management. Our expertise spans Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, value-added distribution, plastics, membrane switches, overlays, touch panels, electronics, metals, and cables.

Our century-long legacy is built on a deep commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and unwavering customer satisfaction. These principles drive everything we do as we continue to grow and expand our global market presence. 

This role is based on site at our Fitchburg, MA location.

Role Overview
The Electronics Assembler is responsible for assembling, testing, and maintaining electronic components, and sub-assemblies used high-quality products. This role requires precision, the ability to follow detailed work instructions, and a commitment to producing quality, reliable assemblies under close supervision.

General Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Use microscopes, measuring tools, and electronic test equipment to meet quality standards.
• Read and interpret work instructions, schematics, and assembly processes to ensure accurate builds.
• Perform soldering, wiring, and use hand and pneumatic tools (tweezers, cutters, torque drivers, and similar).
• Maintain accurate production data and documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe workstation in accordance with company and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team members and across departments to support continuous improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with minimum 2-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry preferred.
• Soldering experience required. IPC certification preferred.
• Proficient with microscopes, test equipment (multimeters, and similar), and soldering techniques. 
• Basic knowledge of electronic assembly concepts and procedures.
• Must possess sufficient English reading, writing, and comprehension skills to understand written procedures, verbal instructions, and safety information and work under supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk; Use hands or fingers, handle or feel; Reach with hands or arms; Climb or balance; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl; Talk or hear.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $18.25 - $21.00 per hour (Pay to be determined by the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with market data)

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

Nelson Miller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.