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Hand Soldering Technician

Kelly
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026
Job Title: Hand Solder Technician II

Location: Irvine, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00–6:00 AM start time, 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour days)

Pay Rate: $21–$23 an hour DOE

About The Role

Join a team where precision, craftsmanship, and quality are at the heart of everything we do. As a Hand Solder Technician II, you will be integral in building high-quality electronic assemblies that meet rigorous customer and industry standards. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in your workmanship, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform precision hand soldering of electronic components under a microscope with consistency and accuracy
  • Read and interpret blueprints, parts lists, and manufacturing documents (e.g., MAIs, ECOs/ECNs)
  • Implement complex engineering changes with minimal supervision
  • Ensure all assembled products meet strict quality standards and exceed customer expectations
  • Take full ownership of projects from start to finish while collaborating with team members as needed

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of hands-on electronics assembly experience
  • Proven skills in soldering and assembly (IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications are a plus)
  • Familiarity with ISO 9000 or AS9100 quality systems
  • SMT (Surface Mount Technology) experience is a bonus
  • Ability to read and write English clearly
  • Must pass a hands-on soldering skills test.

Physical And Vision Requirements

  • Able to move freely within the work area and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
  • Annual eye exam required due to the precision nature of soldering and inspection work

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a team that values skill, precision, and pride in craftsmanship
  • See your work make a direct impact on innovative products and mission-critical systems
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment
  • Enjoy a work-life balance with a four-day workweek (Monday–Thursday, early morning start)

Ready to build a great future with us? Apply today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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