Soldering Technician

Title: Soldering Technician

Department: PCB Assembly

Reports To: PCB Touch-Up Group Lead

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Location: Brookfield, CT

Pay Range: Starting $20.00/Hour

Job Summary: The Soldering Technician will assemble and solder printed circuit boards from set-up in accordance with customer requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assembles printed circuit boards by placing component parts in or on the proper location and orientation.

· Solder parts onto boards.

· Prepares assembled printed circuit boards for the wave solder process by “masking” or otherwise covering areas not to be soldered.

· Prepares parts for assembly into circuit board by bending and or cutting components as instructed.

· Checks work periodically and upon completion to ensure accuracy.

· Participates in attaining PCB departmental goals and objectives by performing job requirements at the highest level of accuracy.

· Works in a productive, efficient manner so the production schedules of the Company are met.

· Works with Inspection and Test Departments, as necessary, to ensure customer product requirements are met.

· Performs job duties in compliance with the Company’s Quality System.

· Participates in internal and external quality system audits as needed.

· Makes process improvement recommendations as appropriate.

· Participates in or coordinates committee activities as needed.

· Communicates equipment maintenance needs to the PCB Touch-Up Group Leader.

· Maintains an organized and neat work area.

· Other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

· Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school required. Degree preferred.

· Minimum: One (1) year experience as a PCB Touch-up Assembler or Soldering Technician in an electronic contract manufacturing, electronic high tech, or related industry.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent Printed Circuit Board assembly techniques.

· Knowledge of hand, surface mount, and through-hole assembly methods for electronic PCB.

· Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability.

· Knowledge of IPC-A-610 Solderability Standards. IPC-A-610 certification a plus.

· J-STD-001 certification or proof of previous certification strongly preferred.

· Able to read complicated electronic schematics and assembly drawings.

· Excellent ability to identify electronic components.

· Able to speak, read, write and understand English as it relates to performing job requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None.

Physical Requirements:

· Regularly required to alternate sitting and standing.

· Regularly required to lift, carry or otherwise transport materials in racks weighing up to 25 lbs.

· Regularly required to lift, carry, push, drag or otherwise transport materials in bins weighing up to 50 lbs.

· Use of handheld and/or machine operated electronic assembly tools and measuring equipment is required.

· Use of magnifying lights and other magnifying aids may be required.

Work Environment:

· Works in a climate-controlled assembly facility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Would you be willing to perform a soldering test to show your current soldering ability?

License/Certification:

• J-STD-001 Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brookfield, CT 06804 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20