Electronics Worker I

Performs a variety of tasks related to the assembly, disassembly, rework, and repair of electronic assemblies, including:

• Circuit Card Assembly: Stuffing and assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) with through-hole and surface mount components. Performing modifications, upgrades, and component replacement on PCBs.


• Cable and Harness Assembly: Preparing wires and cables, performing point-to-point wiring, crimping, soldering, and assembling cable harnesses.


• Chassis Assembly: Assembling cabinets, chassis, and consoles, integrating electronic components, and performing rack assembly.


• Mechanical Assembly: Potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color-coding parts and assemblies. ¹  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows detailed written and verbal instructions, process routings, wiring diagrams, and production planning documents.


• Performs board and component preparation, soldering (both through-hole and surface mount), and touch-up.


• Operates machines for soldering, desoldering, pressing, shaping, winding, and placing components.


• Conducts in-process self-checks and prepares assemblies for formal inspection and testing.


• May assist with conformal coating, potting, encapsulating, and other intermediate assembly tasks.


• Maintains a clean and organized work area and follows safety procedures.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret process routings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.


• Proficient in soldering and cable assembly techniques.


• Knowledge of electronic component identification and handling.


• Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711, J-STD-001) is preferred.


• Basic computer skills and data collection for Statistical Process Control (SPC).

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.


• Two years of experience in electronic assembly, rework, and repair is preferred.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Good eyesight and color vision.


• May require sitting, standing, kneeling, or squatting for extended periods.


• May be exposed to solvents, flux, thinners, and other cleaning compounds.


• May require the use of visual aids (magnification lenses, microscopes) and personal safety equipment.


• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance may be required.


• Must be able to achieve and maintain appropriate solder certifications.

Ability to obtain a secret security clearance may be required.

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