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Job Description

Overview

Spectra Alpharetta is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Production Assembler to build ruggedized electronic systems and cable harnesses for aerospace and defense applications. This hands-on role involves assembling components according to technical drawings and work instructions, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble parts and subassemblies using hand tools, power tools, and fixtures.
  • Read and interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
  • Perform soldering, crimping, wire stripping, and cable routing as required.
  • Conduct in-process inspections and report any defects or discrepancies.
  • Maintain accurate records of completed work and material usage.
  • Follow ESD, safety, and cleanroom protocols in all work areas.
  • Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet production schedules.
  • Support continuous improvement and 5S initiatives on the production floor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1–3 years of experience in electronics or mechanical assembly preferred.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electronic assembly techniques.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and interpret technical documentation.
  • Familiarity with soldering, crimping, and cable assembly tools is a plus.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Must be a US Person as defined by ITAR and eligibility to obtain a security clearance may be required.
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How this job compares in Alpharetta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 154 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Alpharetta, GA

We're tracking 13 other active welding openings in Alpharetta, GA right now, from 7 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 392 other active welding openings from 245 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Alpharetta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC (8), Mullins Mechanical (6), and Yancey Bros. Co. (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Atlanta at $30/hr, and Marietta at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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