Mesotech International, Inc. is a growing engineering and manufacturing company in Sacramento that focuses on automated weather observation systems for civil and military airports. With over 30 years of experience in systems design, software design, hardware design, system integration, and installation, Mesotech is an excellent place to begin or expand your career.

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Lead Electronics Technician who will act as a Shop Foreperson in our fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong electronic and mechanical assembly skills as well as a thorough understanding of production/manufacturing best practices. They will play a crucial role in coordinating the shop's daily operations, maintaining quality standards, and enhancing our production processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide support and guidance to the production technicians, ensuring they have the training and resources necessary to perform their duties effectively.
• Maintain and improve the production area layout, organization, and workflows
• Oversee the assembly processes, implementing best practices for efficiency and high quality results.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to develop, implement, and manage processes that improve production efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and repairs on all equipment in the shop.
• Assist with inventory control, bench stock purchasing decisions, and tooling purchases.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Regularly communicate the status of the shop's operations and any issues or concerns to the Production Manager.
• Read and understand assembly drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions
• Build, repair, and test meteorological instrumentation systems and components
• Use hand tools to assemble electronics enclosures including cable assemblies, circuit boards, etc.
• Perform circuit board testing and re-work
• Other electronic/electrical and mechanical assembly work involved in the production and repair of meteorological measurement systems

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in an electromechanical production environment
• Basic electronics education or equivalent experience
• Able to read and comprehend assembly instructions, diagrams, and drawings
• Competent with hand tools and electronic assembly tools (screwdrivers, wire strippers, soldering irons, etc.)
• Able to pass thorough background check by US Department of Defense
• This position requires access to ITAR restricted information (must be a US Person).

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ years experience in a lead role in a production environment
• AS in Electronics, Mechatronics, or equivalent

Mesotech offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program including health insurance, PTO, and 401k. The base pay range for this position is $22 to $28 per hour DOE. All personal information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.