Advanced Solder - 1st Shift - Components Division

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Solderer to join our Electrical Department’s Final Assembly area. This position involves performing advanced hand soldering of components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs), as well as rework and repair tasks. The successful candidate will support both production and engineering initiatives by working on RMAs, ECOs, prototypes, and special projects.

The role requires flexibility to rotate across multiple PCB assembly workstations, including Heat Sink, Pre-Assembly, Kitting, Prep, Set-up/Tear-down, Slide Line, RTV Machine, and Tape/Detape. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, quality-focused, and a proactive team player with a strong commitment to on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble printed circuit boards using work instructions, layout drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation in accordance with IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards
• Perform advanced soldering on production assemblies, rework, and engineering requests including RMAs, ECOs, and prototypes
• Conduct visual inspections to ensure all assemblies meet IPC quality standards
• Operate tools and equipment including small hand tools, torque tools, scales, rulers, calculators, and computers
• Support various workstations as needed, including Heat Sink, Pre-Assembly, Kitting, and more
• Handle repetitive, fast-paced, and accurate hand insertion of electronic components
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure production goals are met
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all company policies related to ESD control, safety, and quality
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of fine finger dexterity, neck flexion, and overhead reaching
• Frequent handling of circuit boards, components, and tools using both hands
• Ability to lift, push, or pull 11–25 lbs regularly and 26–50 lbs occasionally
• Occasional bending at knees and waist
• Requires close and midrange vision, depth perception, and physical balance
• Ability to sit, stand, or alternate between the two for extended periods
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Advanced Solder Training per IPC standards
• Demonstrated proficiency in soldering to IPC-7711/7721 standards for rework, modification, and repair of electronic assemblies
• Ability to interpret schematics and assembly documentation to build products to quality specifications
• Previous experience in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment preferred
  
  

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