Oil-Filled Insert Pre Tinning Technician

Job Title: Oil-Filled Insert Pre-Tinning Technician 

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Prepared By: Jason Rabago

Prepared Date: May 21, 2026

Pay Rate: $18.50-$25.00 hourly

SUMMARYThe following is a description of overall responsibility as it supports the department and how the role impacts the company. The purpose of this role and job function supports the production team by preparing wire and cable assemblies through the pre-tinning process for insert assemblies used in manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for preparing stripped wire ends by dipping wires into solder to create clean, consistent terminations for use in connector and cable assemblies. This is an entry-level manufacturing role and no prior experience or specialized skills are required. Training will be provided. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, willing to learn new processes, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supporting production operations while maintaining company quality and safety standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The following is a framework of the essential duties and responsibilities for this role. Basic duties are outlined here and are not limited to this outline. Duties and responsibilities may change according to business need and other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare wires and cables for pre-tinning operations


• Strip insulation from wire ends using hand tools and production equipment


• Dip stripped wire ends into solder pots to properly tin conductors and then remove solder


• Organize and handle and wires and cable assemblies carefully to prevent damage


• Follow production drawings, work instructions and manufacturing procedures


• Maintain solder pots and workstations in a clean organized condition


• Identify basic defects or inconsistencies and notify supervisors as needed


• Meet daily production and quality expectations


• Follow all company quality standards, safety procedures and production requirements


• Maintain a clean and organized work area


• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No previous manufacturing experience required


• Previous soldering experience is helpful


• Willingness to learn and follow instructions


• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail


• Basic communication and teamwork skills


• Reliable attendance and punctuality


• Ability to work independently after training

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Required Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, computer data, and procedure manuals. Good written language skills are required, including the ability to write routine reports, procedures, and effective correspondence. The ability to speak effectively, and clearly so others can understand you, before individuals or groups.

SOCIAL SKILLS: Ability to continually interact with others as a contributing member of a close-knit team. Ability to work closely together with others, possibly of different backgrounds and interests, without friction. Works well with people. Able to maintain strict confidentiality.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Aptitude to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, performing these operations using units of time, pressure, temperature, weigh measurement, volume and distance. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Ability to comfortably use computer software in Windows environment. Intermediate to advanced understanding of manufacturing/MRB software, word-processing, spreadsheet, and related office applications.

GENERAL: Self-starter, able to work independently, able to work under pressure, comfortable with interacting with multiple levels of organization, able to work cross-functionally within organization to accomplish objectives, results oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, for tooling and small electrical contacts, reach with hands and arms to place/replace products. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear the "open" timers and other equipment. The employee must regularly lift and/or move tooling and components weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision for assembly, color vision for quality checks, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 TRAVEL

 Estimated 0% travel required. This is to serve as an estimate and may change according to business need.