FlexTrades is hiring Debug Technicians to support advanced hardware diagnostics in compute/server rack environments. If you’re highly analytical, fluent in Linux, and comfortable working with complex computer hardware, this nationwide travel-based role offers top pay, guaranteed overtime, and full benefits.
Job Location
Nationwide travel-based opportunity with potential job sites in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri.
Job Summary
As a Debug Technician with FlexTrades, you’ll be responsible for identifying and resolving hardware issues across large-scale server and compute rack systems. You will run automated diagnostic tests, interpret results, troubleshoot hardware issues, and implement simple fixes or escalate more complex problems to Production or Test Engineering teams. This role is ideal for experienced hardware technicians who understand firmware operations, Linux command-line environments, and enterprise-scale computing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Run automated diagnostic tests on compute/server racks and interpret results
- Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues—no software troubleshooting required
- Replace or re-route simple hardware issues (e.g., bad cable, faulty component)
- Escalate unresolved issues to Production or Test Engineering
- Analyze Linux command-line data and system logs to identify failures
- Access and follow debug scripts, WIKI content, and reference documentation
- Maintain and troubleshoot hardware across up to 100 server cabinets simultaneously
- Occasionally work on a 3-step stool or ladder to access 7-foot-tall racks
Systems & Equipment
- Work with various pieces of computer hardware and integrated firmware
- Debug multiple interconnected computers and networks within server environments
- Linux is the core operating system managing communications and hardware interaction
- Work focuses on physical equipment and hardware functionality in enterprise environments
- No software debugging or application development is required
Candidate Requirements
- Solid experience troubleshooting computer hardware and firmware
- Familiarity with Linux OS and Linux command-line operations
- Understanding of hardware-level diagnostics and automated test systems
- Experience troubleshooting hardware across multiple systems and networks
- Prior work in enterprise or large commercial IT infrastructure preferred
- Ability to read system logs, alarms, and command outputs to trace failures
- Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments
- Able to climb stools or ladders (up to 3 steps) when needed
- Must pass a drug test
- Willing to travel and commit to assignments lasting 3 to 12 months
- Available to work 2nd or 3rd shifts, 50+ hours/week
Compensation & Benefits
- $48/hour + guaranteed overtime (paid at time and a half)
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Paid travel to and from job sites
- Paid lodging (single-occupancy hotel room)
- Daily per diem of $45
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades connects top-tier technical professionals with companies in need of skilled talent. From compute infrastructure to production support, we help solve critical technical gaps with reliable, project-based expertise. Join FlexTrades to earn, travel, and grow your career in hardware diagnostics and system support.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
FlexTrades is hiring Solder Technicians to support precision electronics assembly at manufacturing facilities across the country. Immediate openings are available in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. If you’re experienced with IPC Class 2 surface mount soldering and want to earn top pay while traveling and working independently, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hand soldering of transformers onto surface mount PCBs (IPC Class 2)
- Work with boards that are 13.545” x 13.943”, already populated with ~90% of components
- Navigate tight spaces and existing components to ensure >50% heel fillet per IPC standards
- Follow detailed Assembly Build Instructions using workstation monitors
- Use wire spacers to elevate transformers for optimal soldering access
- Conduct scope verification of solder joints (no soldering under scope)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and seated workstation
- Participate in on-the-job training and certification recertification as needed
What You’ll Need
- Active or expired IPC 610 certification (recertification provided)
- Intermediate to advanced hand soldering skills
- Experience with IPC Class 2 or higher boards preferred
- Ability to read and follow step-by-step digital instructions (basic computer skills required)
- Comfort with repetitive tasks and working on the same board daily
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, evolving environment with ongoing process improvements
Training & Certification
- Recertification provided for expired IPC 610 credentials
- Includes online classroom training and hands-on assessments
- Additional training on J-STD-001 and finished medical device standards
Work Environment
- Seated workstation with all materials delivered to you
- No line work – individual soldering only
- No wire soldering – only transformer placement
- Potential to support additional, less complex boards in the future
Pay and Benefits
- Pay: $30/hour
- Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
- Access to a full suite of benefits
- Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
- Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
- Per diem ($45/day)
- Flexibility to take time off between assignments
- Ability to perform tasks with little to no supervision
- Ability to travel and commit to assignments ranging from 3 months to 1 year
- Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime for the duration of the assignment (50+ hours/week)
- Must meet drug test requirements
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
FlexTrades is hiring Assemblers for long-term, high-paying travel roles with leading manufacturing companies across the United States. Immediate openings are available in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. If you’re certified in J-STD-001 and enjoy detailed, hands-on work, this is your chance to support precision stator production in mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble stators using a multi-step process including:
- Winding: Operate winding machines and manually shape ultra-fine copper wire to specification
- Robot Bench: Assist with robotic wire stripping and preparation
- Gluing & Prepping: Manually glue wires to connectors and perform light assembly
- Cleanup/De-Tooling/Final Assembly: Remove tooling, clean components (may use Dremel), and perform final assembly tasks
Perform hi-pot testing (simple, trainable process)
Maintain complete and accurate documentation for every part, material, step, and inspection in compliance with military traceability standards
Follow detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOWs)
Meet daily production goals (target: 60 stators/day)
Participate in classroom and hands-on training provided by the customer
Qualifications
Required:
Active J-STD-001 certification
Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and precision
Comfortable with repetitive tasks and working with very fine materials
Ability to follow strict documentation and traceability protocols
Willingness to perform the same task daily for the duration of the project
Preferred:
Experience in electronics assembly or similar precision-based roles
Background in crafts, arts, or other hands-on hobbies
Familiarity with military or aerospace manufacturing standards
Work Environment
Sit/stand flexibility depending on task and personal preference
Use of custom manual tooling and fixtures
Collaborative, process-driven team environment
High documentation workload (paper and electronic)
Pay and Benefits
Pay: $30/hour
Guaranteed Overtime Each Week paid at time and a half
Access to a full suite of benefits
Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
Paid lodging (Single-Occupancy Hotel Room)
Per diem ($45/day)
Flexibility to take time off between assignments
Ability to perform tasks with little to no supervision
Ability to travel and commit to assignments ranging from 3 months to 1 year
Ability to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime for the duration of the assignment (50+ hours/week)
Must meet drug test requirements
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is the premier provider of skilled trades workforce solutions for manufacturers across the country. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped technicians earn top pay while supporting vital production needs in aerospace, defense, electronics, and beyond. Our project-based roles let you travel, build your skill set, and work with top-tier teams in world-class facilities.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
FlexTrades is hiring experienced Precision Grinders for travel-based contract roles across the United States. Immediate openings are available in Colorado, Utah, and Kansas.
If you have hands-on experience operating cylindrical and ID/OD grinding equipment in high-precision environments, this is your opportunity to earn top pay, gain nationwide exposure, and work with premier manufacturers who value your expertise.
Position Summary
As a Precision Grinder with FlexTrades, you’ll set up and operate Studer cylindrical grinding machines to perform complex ID and OD grinding on a variety of parts and materials. You’ll use advanced tools and inspection equipment to hold tolerances as tight as .0003? and ensure surface finishes meet stringent quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and operate the following Studer precision grinding machines with Fanuc controls:
- S145 Cylindrical ID Grinder (turret-type with 4 internal grinding spindles)
- S33 Cylindrical OD Grinder (turret wheel head for external grinding)
- S45 Angle Head Grinder
Perform ID and OD grinding operations on parts ranging from 1? to 16? in length and up to 8? in diameter
Grind parts using aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and CBN wheels (16? diameter)
Work with parts made from stainless steel, aluminum, low carbon steel, and coated materials (E-nickel, anodized, hard coat)
Maintain tolerances down to .0003? and achieve surface finishes of 16 or better (with some work requiring 8 or 4 finishes)
Load parts manually (2–10 lbs.) from shelves or previous operations
Follow detailed setup sheets, process drawings, and blueprints with GD&T callouts including runout, position, profile, and perpendicularity
Conduct in-process and final quality checks using tools such as:
Micrometers, calipers, Starrett optical comparator, height gauges
Indicator setups, swede gages, plug gauges, pin gauges, and gage blocks
Qualifications
Proven experience operating precision ID and OD grinding machinery
Strong understanding of GD&T and interpreting engineering prints
Ability to maintain tight tolerances and surface finish requirements
Familiarity with various metals and coatings, including post-heat-treated materials
Comfortable working in high-mix, low-volume environments
Able to work independently and follow established setup documentation
Pay and Benefits
$45/hour base pay
Guaranteed overtime each week (paid at time and a half)
Paid travel to and from job sites
Paid lodging (single-occupancy hotel room)
$45/day per diem
Access to full suite of benefits
Flexible time off between assignments
Assignments range from 3 months to 1 year
2nd and 3rd shift availability (50+ hours/week)
Additional Requirements
Must pass pre-employment drug screening
Must be eligible to work in the United States
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades connects top-tier tradespeople with industry-leading manufacturers to support production demands, eliminate downtime, and deliver results. For over 40 years, we’ve helped skilled professionals like you find flexible, high-paying contract work that fits your lifestyle.
Whether you’re looking to earn more, see the country, or work with the best equipment in the industry, FlexTrades is your partner in skilled trades success.
FlexTrades is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
