Test Tech

Job Title: Test Technician / SMT Operator

Job Description

Join our innovative team specializing in manufacturing for military and defense customers, focusing on creating cutting-edge circuit boards for products such as night vision goggles used by the US Army and safety belts for coal miners. This role involves class 3 soldering, which is mission-critical as it contributes to the safety and efficiency of our products.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Quality Management procedures in the Manufacturing area.
• Conduct inspection of incoming items.
• Verify machine setup on the SMT line.
• Testing of materials
• Perform First Article inspections (FAI) of assembled products, including completing FAI paperwork in line with AS9100 procedures.
• Document defects and convert data into usable form.
• Conduct Final Inspection of all outgoing hardware.
• Write QA reports as required by supervisor/management.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor/management.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 requirements and J-STD-001, Space Addendum soldering standards.
• Proficiency in Component Identification and Polarity.
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings.
• Capability to produce written reports and perform minor statistical calculations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to lift and carry a maximum of 35 pounds over short distances.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an electronics manufacturing environment

Why Work Here?

Work with a dedicated team committed to excellence in defense and safety technology. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 4/10 schedule from Monday to Thursday, allowing for long weekends and personal time.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic and high-tech environment, focusing on mission-critical soldering projects. The schedule consists of four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, providing a three-day weekend. The workplace emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and collaboration.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.50/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 Madison,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 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.