Senior Manufacturing​/Production Operator-Component Prep

Our DoD/Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Manufacturing / Production Operator position to support electronic and mechanical assembly operations within a defense manufacturing environment. The initial assignment will focus on component preparation activities including tinning, trimming, forming, connector population, and assembly preparation. The role also supports assembly, soldering, cable harness fabrication, hardware integration, testing, rework, and refurbishment of electronic and electromechanical systems.

The hiring manager is seeking a production professional with electronics manufacturing experience, strong blueprint interpretation skills, and hands‑on assembly expertise.

Location: Bloomington, MN (On-site)
Position: Senior Manufacturing/Production Operator-Component Prep
Contract Length: 12-24 months with possibility of going direct
Pay: $25 per hour
Education/

Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
Schedule: First Shift

Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, production, electronics assembly, or related experience.
• Experience with component preparation processes, including tinning, trimming, forming, and connector population.
• Ability to perform electronic and mechanical assembly of modules, circuit boards, panels, frames, cables, drawers, and subassemblies.
• Experience reading and interpreting schematics, assembly drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Hand soldering experience and knowledge of electronic component installation.
• Cable assembly and cable harness fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of polarity requirements, inspection criteria, and electronic assembly standards.
• Experience working with Bills of Material (BOMs) and work order tracking systems.
• Ability to perform hardware integration, final assembly, and basic electrical testing.
• Experience performing rework, repair, refurbishment, or modification of electronic hardware.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and basic manufacturing-related math.
• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused manufacturing practices.
• Ability to follow established manufacturing processes, methods, and assembly procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team-based manufacturing environment.

• IPC soldering certification
• Defense, aerospace, or military manufacturing experience
• Electronics production or PCB assembly experience
• Experience building and testing complex electronic assemblies
• Cable harness and interconnect assembly experience
• Experience supporting low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of electronic inspection standards and quality requirements
• Experience troubleshooting assembly issues and manufacturing defects
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities

• Component preparation experience (tinning, trimming, forming, connector population)
• Hand soldering of electronic assemblies and circuit boards
• Cable harness fabrication and wiring integration
• Defense or aerospace electronics manufacturing
• Assembly of mission-critical electronic and electromechanical systems
• Hardware rework, repair, and refurbishment
• Final system integration and electrical testing
• Experience working from detailed schematics, BOMs, and manufacturing work instructions
• Production support for classified, military, or high-reliability hardware programs
• Electronics inspection and quality assurance experience

Our client is a mission-critical DOD – Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.

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