Rework Specialist

Join Milwaukee Electronics – 70 Years of Innovation & Excellence

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a skilled Rework Specialist with strong soldering experience to join our high-performing team. If you have a sharp eye for quality, experience in electronics assembly, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Work just 3 nights a week, and enjoy a 4-day weekend every week!
This position follows a Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM swing shift schedule.

You’ll work full-time hours in just 3 days, giving you 4 consecutive days off each week to recharge, focus on personal priorities, or simply enjoy more balance.

What this schedule offers:

• Overtime pay for any hours worked over 10 hours in a day
• 12% shift differential pay for working evening/night hours
• A consistent, predictable 3-day workweek
• A steady schedule that supports work-life balance
• More time for family, hobbies, or rest with a built-in 4-day weekend every week.  

Maximize your time and earnings with a schedule that works as hard as you do!  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform hand assembly, mechanical assembly, and soldering per work instructions
• Solder to IPC Class 2 and Class 3 workmanship standards (J-STD-001)
• Inspect and rework SMT and through-hole components to meet customer requirements
• Follow quality policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Meet daily efficiency and utilization goals
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Train others to A1 or A2 classification as needed
• Operate in Epicor for inventory transactions
• Serve as backup Team Leader when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the electronics industry
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, rework, or repair.
• Hands-on experience with SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC standards, including:
  • J-STD-001 (Soldering)
  • IPC-A-610 (Workmanship)
  • IPC-7711/7721 (Rework and repair)
• Experience using rework tools such as soldering irons, hot air rework stations, microscopes, or BGA rework equipment.
• Experience training or supporting others to IPC A1 or A2 levels.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor a plus).
• Willingness to learn advanced rework processes, including BGA rework (Scorpion station).
• Ability to read and understand work instructions in English
• Familiar with performance metrics and basic math
• Able to pass the Milwaukee Electronics Component ID test and IPC Workmanship exam

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Work performed on-site in a clean, safe manufacturing setting
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands
• Ability to lift 10–25 lbs occasionally
• Visual requirements include close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 414-228-5000 or hr@milwaukeeelectronics.com. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov). 

Because this job has access to controlled technology, we must comply with ITAR. Any job offers will be contingent on verification that the candidate is a U.S. person (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent resident, or individual granted asylum/refugee status in the U.S.) or can otherwise satisfy ITAR compliance requirements. If applicable, If an individual is not a U.S. person, our policy is to not take the extra step of seeking approval from the federal government for that person to work in this position.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must present acceptable proof of identity and current authorization to work in the U.S., as required on Form I-9. We do not provide sponsorship support for employment-based visas such as H-1B.