How to hire an electronic assembler

How to hire an electronic assembler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electronic assembler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electronic assembler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic assembler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The electronic assembler hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an electronic assembler to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an electronic assembler that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of electronic assemblers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Electronic Assembler	Description	Hourly rate
   Electronic Assembler	Assemblers and fabricators assemble finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, control panels, and more.	$12-18
   Assembly Technician	Assembly technicians are responsible for constructing small parts and components to create a new product according to the specifications of a client or a supervisor. An assembly technician performs diagnostic tests on the assembled product to ensure efficiency and conduct adjustments as needed... Show more	$13-20
   Assembly Line Worker	Assembly line workers are factory or production floor employees who work on putting together company products. They are assigned to work on a specific part of the product... Show more	$10-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Mechanical Assembly
   • Dexterity
   • Hand Tools
   • Sub Assemblies
   • Electronic Assembly
   • Assembly Operations
   • Calipers
   • Engineering Drawings
   • PCB
   • SMT
   • Wire Harnesses
   • Assembly Drawings
   • Soldering Irons
   • Math

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize oral communication skills, visual acuity, and manual dexterity skills.
   • Demonstrate good manual dexterity including great attention to detail.
   • Perform quality test and pass IPC standers.
   • Assemble cables and connectors to IPC standards.
   • Position require knowledge of shop math and reading wiring diagrams
   • Use light cranes to move heavy electrical panels and outer housing structures.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electronic assembler job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electronic assembler salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electronic assemblers' average salary in maine is 31% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electronic assemblers earn 36% less than senior-level electronic assemblers.
   • Certifications. An electronic assembler with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electronic assembler's salary.

   Average electronic assembler salary

   $15.29hourly

   $31,808 yearly

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   Entry-level electronic assembler salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average electronic assembler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$35,472	$17
   2	Washington	$35,255	$17
   3	Colorado	$32,816	$16
   4	Arizona	$32,452	$16
   5	Utah	$31,947	$15
   6	Kansas	$31,462	$15
   7	Minnesota	$31,070	$15
   8	Michigan	$30,645	$15
   9	Illinois	$30,482	$15
   10	Pennsylvania	$29,910	$14
   11	North Dakota	$29,674	$14
   12	New York	$29,521	$14
   13	Wisconsin	$28,899	$14
   14	Georgia	$28,469	$14
   15	Maryland	$27,642	$13
   16	Tennessee	$26,943	$13
   17	Florida	$26,504	$13
   18	North Carolina	$26,388	$13
   19	Texas	$26,287	$13
   20	Nebraska	$26,101	$13

   Average electronic assembler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Delta Sigma Phi	$39,457	$18.97
   2	Ball	$37,506	$18.03
   3	Compunetix	$36,450	$17.52	2
   4	Baker Hughes	$36,350	$17.48	6
   5	General Electric	$36,261	$17.43	23
   6	Wabtec Corporation	$35,155	$16.90	11
   7	Eaton	$34,598	$16.63	122
   8	Northrop Grumman	$34,584	$16.63	16
   9	ICU Medical	$34,578	$16.62	5
   10	Mine Safety Appliances	$34,341	$16.51	1
   11	Raytheon Technologies	$34,085	$16.39	27
   12	AZZ	$33,965	$16.33
   13	Cenergy International Services	$33,915	$16.31
   14	FlightSafety International	$33,718	$16.21	3
   15	L3Harris	$33,717	$16.21	29
   16	Textron	$33,710	$16.21	18
   17	CMP	$33,662	$16.18
   18	Fiserv	$33,481	$16.10
   19	Newco Coffee	$33,425	$16.07
   20	Dorman Products	$33,391	$16.05	2

4. Writing an electronic assembler job description

   An electronic assembler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an electronic assembler job description:

   Electronic assembler job description example

   • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
   • 2+ years of related electro–mechanical assembly experience
   • Soldering Skills
   • Ability to read/interpret schematics
   • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Manufacturing software (SyteLine a plus), and Microsoft Office applications.
   • Good manual dexterity to manipulate small objects.
   • Good eye-hand coordination.

   Allied Motion is a global organization designing advanced technologies for the most challenging and innovative markets. The business climate we compete in is constantly evolving and we do not simply navigate through this environment, but we embrace its challenges, and we position ourselves for success. Our people make this possible. No other asset is more important. No other element of our company is more depended upon. Our people, our culture, and our commitment to “changing the game” is how we win. We ensure that the spirit of our organization continues to grow stronger by providing our employees with work-life balance, increasing their earning power, and ensuring their financial stability. Our people have created a culture of mutual respect that is fundamental to Allied Motion, and we want you to be a part of it. We win together – We are One Allied!

   Don't let this opportunity pass you by - APPLY TODAY!

   To learn more about ORMEC & Allied Motion, visit our websites at www.ormec.com & www.AlliedMotion.com.

   Due to the nature of our business, candidates MUST be US citizens and there is no sponsorship.

   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right electronic assembler for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electronic assembler job on Zippia to find and recruit electronic assembler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting electronic assemblers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electronic assembler

   Once you've found the electronic assembler candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new electronic assembler. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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