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Overview

BAE Systems is seeking an Electronic Assembler II for the second shift to work full-time on-site at their advanced manufacturing facility. The role involves assembling electronic components and systems while contributing to innovative solutions in the aerospace and defense industry.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles electronic components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules using samples, visual aids, prints, and diagrams.
  • Verifies results to ensure conformance with requirements and performs rework as needed.
  • Performs mechanical assembly operations using standard measuring tools and techniques.
  • Conducts electronic assembly operations such as wire termination and installation of various electronic components.
  • Fabrics wires on a Jig Board according to specifications.
  • Prepares wires by routing, dressing, and terminating conductors to specified dimensions.
  • Pre-stages circuit card kits and forms components using machine and hand devices.
  • Performs masking operations prior to wave soldering or coating of circuit card assemblies.
  • Cleans boards per Manufacturing Control Specifications.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • High School/GED required.
  • At least 1 year of electronic assembly experience, preferably with soldering cables and connector assemblies.
  • Training or certification in IPC-J-STD-001 required.
  • Ability to interpret and understand instructions on process sheets, prints, or route cards.
  • Proficient in using hand tools such as cutters, pliers, and screwdrivers.
  • Ability to identify electronic components and orient them correctly on circuit boards.
  • Familiarity with measurement tools such as scales, micrometers, and calipers.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position is second shift working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Wayne, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting comes in about 14% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $27–$40/hr across 149 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 32% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Wayne, NJ

Wayne, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 209 other active welding openings from 131 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

BAE Systems, Inc. currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Cinnaminson at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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