Soldering Technician

📍 Amherst, NY | $20–27/hr | 1st Shift: 7:00am–3:30pm

🔬 Precision Electronics | Full Benefits | Skill‑Based Growth

Aerospace and Automation Impact

This is an opportunity to join a high‑tech precision manufacturing team producing advanced sensors and electronic components used in automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation applications. If you enjoy detail‑oriented work, hands‑on learning, and being part of a company that genuinely invests in its people, this role offers long‑term growth, full benefits, and a strong team culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assemble, test, calibrate, and inspect high‑precision sensor and electronic products
• Perform detailed assembly work including fine soldering, mechanical fastening, and adhesive bonding
• Use microscopes and small hand tools to work with miniature, precision components
• Conduct visual inspections, functional testing, and calibration to ensure quality standards are met
• Operate and maintain basic production equipment used in testing and assembly
• Accurately document work performed and flag quality issues to engineering or supervision
• Follow all safety, quality, and process standards while meeting production goals
• Collaborate closely with teammates and engineering staff to resolve issues
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workstation

What We’re Looking For

• Soldering experience
• Experience soldering fine‑pitch electronic components
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods
• Ability to follow written instructions, drawings, and procedures (schematics)
• Comfort working independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Exposure to oscilloscopes, shakers, welders, bead blasters, or similar equipment
• Experience in electronics, sensor manufacturing, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with quality inspection or calibration processes
• Willingness to learn through structured training programs

Schedule & Pay

• Shift: First shift, Monday through Friday
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Pay: $20–27 per hour, based on experience
• Overtime: Available as needed, never mandatory

Why You’ll Want to Work Here

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Strong focus on skill building and hands‑on training
• Clear opportunity to grow technical skills and advance within the company
• Employee appreciation events and recognition programs held throughout the year
• Weekly involvement in custom project work, keeping the job engaging and varied
• Long‑tenured team and stable client base supporting long‑term employment
• Clean, well‑maintained facility with updated tools and equipment
• Supportive leadership that wants employees to succeed, learn, and stay long‑term
• Close‑knit, team‑oriented environment where contributions are recognized

Work Environment

Technicians work independently within assigned assembly cells and report directly to the Assembly Supervisor. The production floor spans multiple departments in an ISO 9001–regulated manufacturing environment. This is a light‑industrial, climate‑controlled workspace designed for precision electronics assembly. The area is ESD‑controlled, requiring lab coats with wrist and boot grounders. While not a clean room, the facility is consistently clean, orderly, and well‑organized to support quality and focus.

APPLY TODAY

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Amherst, NY.

The pay range for this position is $20.83 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Amherst,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.