Job Description

Overview

The Electromechanical Assembly Technician supports and maintains production needs for low- to medium-volume recoil kits for firearms, including magazines and other less-lethal accessories. The role involves working with complex electronic and mechanical assemblies that incorporate advanced firearm components for simulator training.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate electrical circuit board assembly and repair skills, including surface mount and through hole soldering.
  • Use basic test and troubleshooting tools such as volt/ohm meters and digital scopes.
  • Handle and install complex small electrical components and hardware.
  • Work using a microscope for extended periods.
  • Utilize mechanical hand tools and basic machine tools for assembly.
  • Perform quality assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of small systems in a production environment.
  • Read and interpret assembly drawings and multilevel bills of material.
  • Follow work instructions and perform tasks in a low to medium volume manufacturing environment.
  • Maintain shop cleanliness and organization.
  • Comply with ISO 9001 processes and quality policies.
  • Log time worked daily by project code.
  • Provide support to other departments as needed.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
  • Possess some programming skills using Atmel or similar software.
  • Meet level 3 MAT requirements.
  • Follow safety protocols while working with firearms.

Requirements

  • High school or technical school graduate.
  • 5 years previous experience in electrical assembly.
  • Small part assembly experience is a plus.
  • IPC-A-610 certification is a plus.
  • Good dexterity and hand/eye coordination.
  • Basic electrical assembly aptitude.
  • Experience in a high reliability manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings.

Additional Information

  • Full time position consisting of 40+ hours per week; normal hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm.
  • Position may require long hours and weekend work due to production deadlines.
  • Pre-employment drug test and background test.

How this job compares in Chandler, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chandler, AZ currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$31/hr across 17 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 Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 68 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 34 different employers. 14 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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