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Electronic Assembler – SMTAOI

PGS Worldwide


Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 26 - 26
Posted: 17 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PGS Worldwide is seeking Electronic Assemblers SMT/AOI in Austin Texas for approximately five-month onsite contract-to-hire roles supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. These positions will support electronic and electromechanical assembly with an emphasis on soldering automated optical inspection surface-mount technology and production quality.

Required Skills
  • Hands-on soldering experience.
  • Experience with AOI (Automated Optical Inspection).
  • Experience with Surface Mount Technology (SMT) and/or pick-and-place equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret work instructions schematics blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Experience assembling or modifying electronic or electromechanical components.
  • Ability to inspect completed work for quality and conformance.
  • Ability to become solder certified.
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Skills
  • IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 experience or certification.
  • Experience with solder reflow ovens.
  • Experience with semi-automated pick-and-place equipment.
  • Experience using fixtures automated measurement equipment MRP systems or production data-collection systems.
  • Cleanroom manufacturing experience.
What Youll Do
  • Assemble disassemble and modify electronic and electromechanical subassemblies.
  • Perform soldering and related electronic assembly operations.
  • Operate or support SMT and pick-and-place processes.
  • Perform AOI and self-inspection of completed assemblies.
  • Inspect parts and materials before use.
  • Follow drawings work instructions process plans and production documentation.
  • Support quality-focused manufacturing in a cleanroom production environment.
Work Schedule / Shift
  • 2nd Shift: MondayThursday approximately 4:30 PM3:00 AM
  • Weekend Shift: FridaySunday approximately 6:00 AM6:30 PM
  • Weekend-shift employees may initially train MondayThursday.
Pay
  • $26.61 per hour including applicable shift differential.

Job IDs: 7726 / 7727

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.