Full-Time
Production Associate
Solder
Creation Technologies
1,001-5,000 employees
EMS for OEM design and manufacturing
No salary listed
Albuquerque, NM, USA
In Person
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- High school education or equivalent.
- Ability to read and understand assembly documentation.
- Hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of related tools and equipment.
- IPC-A-610 certification.
- IPC-J-STD-001 certification in soldering for both through-hole and surface-mount technology.
- Assemble and inspect electrical panels, circuit boards, and assemblies according to related documentation and drawings.
- Trim and form leaded parts.
- Use a soldering iron to build basic electrical assemblies according to related documentation.
- Complete production documentation accurately.
- Communicate with Cell Team Leaders about parts shortages and problems.
- Complete final assembly and pack and ship products as required.
- Rotate to different workstations and cells as needed.
- Complete hour-by-hour forms or other documentation for cycle-time and performance analysis as required.
- Prepare, place, and install components.
- Perform mechanical assembly as required.
- Participate in training and certification programs to keep job knowledge and skills updated.
- Perform hand soldering, inspection, and touch-up of through-hole, surface-mount, mixed assemblies, and custom parts according to specifications and IPC workmanship standards.
- Perform rework of through-hole, surface-mount, mixed assemblies, and custom parts according to specifications and IPC workmanship standards.
Creation Technologies provides Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), handling design, manufacturing, supply chain, order fulfillment, and aftermarket support for complex technology products. It offers integrated, customized programs that cover the product lifecycle to reduce inventory and time to market while lowering costs. The company differentiates itself through long-term client partnerships, high-quality technology, and a global, localized delivery network tailored to each OEM. Its goal is to help OEMs improve operational efficiency, speed product launches, and stay competitive by delivering reliable, end-to-end EMS solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$68.2M
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Founded
1991
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Creation won the 2025 Service Excellence Awards overall EMS title, strengthening customer credibility.
- The expanded Denver center and Newark plant add capacity for aerospace, medical, and industrial wins.
- 2026 China operations shipped post-Spring Festival orders quickly, with projected order growth up 15%.
What critics are saying
- Tariff changes and regional sourcing shifts are pressuring OEM demand and supplier economics in 2026.
- Creation targets medical devices after 2025 licenses, exposing execution risk against established EMS rivals.
- A customer concentration shock at L3Harris would hit defense volumes and growth plans quickly.
What makes Creation Technologies unique
- Patrick Freytag took CEO in February 2025 after driving three acquisitions and revenue doubling.
- Creation runs 13 North American and China sites, including Newark's 150,000-square-foot facility.
- L3Harris uses Creation for mission-critical defense programs and multiyear supply forecasting.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
RRSP matching program
Vacation
Onsite gym
Wellness trail near facility
Transit accessible site
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Inhouse training available
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Creation Technologies opens $22M facility in Newark.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that global electronics manufacturer Creation Technologies, formerly IEC, has officially opened the doors on its new,150,000 square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Village of Newark, Wayne County.
Creation Technologies, an end-to-end, scalable Specialty Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new, state-of-the-art facility in the Village of Newark, NY.