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Kelly® is hiring an Electronics Quality Technician I for a direct-hire opportunity at a brand-new electronics manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity for an electronics professional with hands-on inspection, soldering, rework, and testing experience who wants to help establish quality standards within a growing operation.

In this role, you will support the development and manufacturing of advanced electronic communication products. You’ll inspect printed circuit board assemblies, identify defects, perform basic soldering and rework, document quality results, and work closely with production, engineering, and quality personnel.

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Monday–Friday; specific hours to be determined
Pay: $30.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
Work Environment: Fully onsite

What You’ll Be Doing

Perform detailed visual and functional inspections of printed circuit board assemblies.
Inspect PCB assemblies under magnification according to IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
Identify workmanship concerns, component defects, soldering issues, and assembly discrepancies.
Perform basic soldering and rework on through-hole and surface-mount components.
Read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, circuit drawings, and assembly documentation.
Assist with production testing and accurately record inspection and test results.
Use multimeters and basic electronic test equipment to support inspection and troubleshooting.
Document defects, nonconforming conditions, rework, and inspection findings.
Collect and enter quality data for analysis and continuous-improvement activities.
Maintain ESD-safe work areas and follow established component-handling and cleanroom procedures.
Support the calibration, organization, and routine maintenance of quality-laboratory equipment.
Communicate quality concerns to production, engineering, and quality leadership.
Help maintain consistent workmanship and product-quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Perform other related quality and production-support duties as assigned.

This Position May Be a Great Fit If You

Have a high school diploma or GED.
Have at least one year of hands-on electronics manufacturing, assembly, inspection, or testing experience.
Can perform basic soldering and electronic-component identification.
Have experience with through-hole or surface-mount electronic components.
Are comfortable using multimeters, magnification equipment, hand tools, and basic testing equipment.
Can read basic wiring diagrams, schematics, circuit drawings, and assembly instructions.
Have strong attention to detail and can identify small workmanship or component defects.
Can document inspection findings and testing results accurately.
Are dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
Can work collaboratively with quality, production, and engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Current or previous IPC J-STD-001 certification or equivalent training.
Experience inspecting PCB assemblies under magnification.
Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
Basic understanding of RF and digital electronics.
Experience with Linux- or Windows-based testing systems.
Previous experience performing electronics rework or repair.
Experience working in an ESD-controlled or cleanroom environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when receiving or moving incoming component shipments.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, or squat to access materials on lower and upper shelving.
Ability to walk and move throughout laboratory and production areas.
Ability to perform detailed inspection and soldering work requiring strong visual focus and manual dexterity.
Comfortable working in an indoor manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to varying temperatures.

Additional Requirements

Due to work performed under U.S. federal contracts, candidates must qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and drug screening.

This is a unique opportunity to join a new Salt Lake City operation, contribute to the development of its quality processes, and support the production of advanced electronics from the ground up.

Apply today to take the next step in your electronics quality career with Kelly®!

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