Assembly Technician I or II

The Opportunity:

At Elemental Brands, our success starts with our people. Every day, our engineers, innovators, creators, and problem-solvers work together to develop and deliver innovative LED lighting solutions through Diode LED®, Lucetta®, Lucetta CI®, Gammalux®, and Elemental LED®. Together, we're driving innovation and helping define the future of the low-voltage linear lighting industry.

That same spirit of innovation and collaboration shapes everything we do. We encourage curiosity, continuous learning, and fresh ideas across every department, empowering employees to grow their careers, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of lighting.

Recognized by EDAWN as “Company of the Year – Large” and “Employees First – Large,” and by the University of Nevada, Reno as “Graduate Employer of the Year,” Elemental Brands is proud to be an award-winning workplace where people come first, innovation thrives, and careers flourish.

What You Get To Do:

Serving under Production leadership, the Assembly Technician I provides hands-on technical expertise to properly assemble and manufacture linear lighting applications. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to comply with basic safety practices and procedures.

We are looking to hire a Full-Time Assembly Technician I or II. The core hours for this position will be Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The specific role and pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Challenge Yourself – The Specifics:

• Assists with implementing projects of customized LED components/and or systems
• Performs a wide variety of electronic and electro-mechanical assembly tasks
• Follows established procedures and guidelines to check, test and inspect finished goods before they are shipped from the distribution center to the customer
• Conducts tests on electrical function, reliability and packaging quality and record results
• Performs additional duties as assigned

You Have a Unique Combination of Skills, Talents and Mindset, Including Many of the Following:

• Assembly Technician I Level: High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience and training, with a minimum of one year working in a manufacturing/distribution environment, quality assurance, assembly, testing, or experience working in an environment using hand tools and equipment.
• Assembly Technician II Level: High school diploma/GED or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years working in a manufacturing environment or demonstrated high-quality production and productivity in a current position, including training in In-Process inspection & Extensive Soldering experience.
• Knowledge of:
  • Quality best practices that can be applied in the company’s environment, principles and practices of continuous improvement, and ISO regulations.
  • LEDs, LED drivers, controls, basic lighting terminology, photometry, and applications.
  • Low voltage electricity and electrical/electronic machinery or equipment, including soldering stations, solder baths, fume extractors, injection molding machinery, wire cutting/stripping machinery, and A/C compressor operation.
  • Advanced production machinery, including industrial wet saws, laser cutters, laminators, and other machines used in the assembly of light guide panels.
  • Safely using metrology tools and test equipment, including calipers, handheld photometers, and multimeters, for the purposes of evaluating product conformance.
  • Standard tooling including wire cutters, wire strippers, wire terminal crimpers, measuring tools, and sealant applicators.
  • Use of hand soldering.
  • Operating and maintaining modern office equipment, computer equipment, and specialized software applications, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) and Fishbowl Inventory as a plus.
  • Strategizing, planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing a variety of tasks in an effective and timely manner, including organizing own work, setting priorities, and meeting critical time deadlines.
  • Using tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and safety guidelines.
  • Effective communication in person, over the telephone, and in writing in English, paired with excellent listening skills.
  • Following detailed written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while demonstrating excellent attention to detail, independent work habits, and strong problem-solving skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The Perks and Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% PAID by employer), available first of the month, following the date of hire
• Company-matched 401(k) Plan, at 5%, no vesting schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Three Paid Flexible Holiday per year
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) - $200 annual employer contribution
• Career Development Plan Program
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership at South Reno Athletic Club
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount
• Monthly Birthday Lunch Celebrations
• On-site Snacks and Beverages
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

About Us:

Visit us at www.elementalbrands.com or call 877-564-5051.