Find & Apply For Engine and Machine Fabricator / Assembler Jobs in Ronkonkoma, New York

Full Job Description Job Title:

Electro-Mechanical Assembler /

Solderer Location:

Ronkonkoma, NY (On-site)

Position Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire Shift:

1st Shift (Day)

Target Pay:

$21.00 - $26.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) About the Company Our client is an established engineering and manufacturing facility based in Ronkonkoma, NY, specializing in high-reliability electromechanical components and precision sensor products for aerospace, defense, and space applications. We maintain rigorous quality standards and offer a clean, temperature-controlled, professional bench-assembly environment. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Electro-Mechanical Assembler with hands-on soldering expertise to build precision aerospace assemblies and subassemblies. Reporting to Manufacturing Management, this role requires bench assembly, micro-soldering, point-to-point wiring, and component installation under microscopes according to strict assembly drawings.

Key Responsibilities Precision Hand Soldering:

Perform fine-pitch hand soldering of electronic components, wires, connectors, and terminals using soldering stations and stereo microscopes.

Electro-Mechanical Bench Assembly:

Assemble small mechanical components, housings, potentiometers, and sensor subassemblies using hand tools, torque drivers, fixtures, and arbor presses.

Wiring & Harnessing:

Strip, tin, route, and terminate fine-gauge wiring; build small cable harnesses and solder connectors per engineering wiring diagrams.

Blueprint Interpretation:

Read and follow detailed assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), process travelers, and written work instructions.

In-Process Quality Checks:

Visually self-inspect solder joints, wire routing, and mechanical alignments to ensure compliance with aerospace workmanship standards prior to QC submission.

Tool Maintenance:

Maintain clean soldering iron tips, monitor temperature controls, and handle sensitive hardware with proper ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection.

Required Qualifications Experience:

2-5+ years of electro-mechanical bench assembly experience involving precision hand soldering in a manufacturing environment (aerospace, defense, or medical preferred).

Soldering Proficiency:

Demonstrated proficiency with hand soldering tools, de-soldering braid/vacuums, and soldering under a microscope.

Standards Familiarity:

Practical familiarity with IPC-A-610 or

J-STD-001

workmanship standards (formal past or present certification is a major plus).

Dexterity & Vision:

Excellent hand-eye coordination, steady hands for delicate micro-assembly, and strong visual acuity under magnification.

Documentation Skills:

Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, schematics, and English work travelers.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Compensation / Pay

Rate (Up to): $21.00 - $26.00