Soldering/Panel Assembler

Job Description

Soldering/PanelAssembler

Employment Type:Full-Time

Schedule:Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Essential Job Functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform hand soldering of through-hole and wire-to-terminal connections (including splices and solder sleeves) per work instructions and quality standards.

• Build and assemble control panels and subassemblies using drawings, schematics, and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Prepare components for soldering by stripping, tinning, routing, and dressing wires; install heat shrink and insulation asrequired.

• Crimp andterminatewires (open/closed barrel, ring, spade, ferrule, etc.) and install connectors/cable assemblies asrequired.

• Inspect work for workmanship, polarity/orientation, and defects (cold joints, insufficient wetting, solder bridges, damaged insulation) and perform rework as needed.

• Use measuring and test equipment as assigned (e.g., continuity checks, basic electrical verification) and document results per procedure.

• Read and interpret drawings before and during assembly; ask clarifying questions to Operations Manager, Team Leads, Production, and Engineering.

• Maintain soldering equipment and tools (iron, tips, fume extraction, hand tools) and keep work area neat and orderly using 5S practices.

• Document procedures and contribute to the library of Standard Work Instructions; support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

• Maintain a high awareness of personal safety at all timesand follow company policies and procedures (including those in the Employee Handbook, ISO9001, and ISO27001 documents).

• Follow Job Tracking and Timekeeping record practices by promptly and accurately logging pertinent information.

• Exemplify the Company Values of: Respect, Ownership, Innovation, and Community.

• Accept other duties and responsibilities as assigned or when required by customer needs; be willing to learn and grow.

Skill Requirements:

• Proficient in handsolderingforcontrol panel wiring, including wire-to-terminal soldering, splices, and solder sleeves, meeting workmanship expectations.

• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements (or ability to learn quickly) for wire harness/cable and interconnect workmanship.

• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and work instructions.

• Skilled in wire preparation (strip length, tinning, heat shrink selection/placement, routing/dressing) and terminations (crimping, ferrules, ring/spade lugs) asrequired.

• Able toidentifyand correct solder defects (cold joints, disturbed joints, insufficient wetting, solder icicles/bridges) and perform rework without damaging insulation/components.

• Comfortable using hand tools and basic test/measurement equipment (e.g., continuity checks, basic electrical verification) and documenting results.

• Understands safe soldering practices including fume extraction/ventilation, hot tool handling, chemical handling (flux/solvents), and PPE requirements.

• Strong attention to detail, quality mindset, and ability to work to deadlines whilemaintainingworkmanship standards.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Previousexperience building industrial control panels (DIN rail components, terminal blocks, power distribution, I/O wiring).

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (any level) or documented soldering training.

• Experience with labeling, wire markers, and panel documentation practices.

• Familiarity with 5S/Lean manufacturing and ISO-style quality systems.