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Hand Solder/Assembler

QEMS INC
Rock, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

About us

QEMS provides contract electronics manufacturing services, specializing in building printed circuit assemblies for a diversified customer base having products in a wide variety of industry and market segments.

Job Title: Hand Solder – Assembler

Department: Production

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Reports to: Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

  • Adhere to company policies, procedures
  • Follow Control Plan to comply all requirements
  • Perform precision hand soldering and rework on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Solder and remove/repair fine-pitch components, surface mount devices (SMD), and shield components where accuracy is critical.
  • Use soldering tools microscopes, hot air tools and/or machines.
  • Inspect solder joints for quality, bridges, cold joints, and proper wetting per IPC acceptance criteria.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation following ESD and safety procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • 5 years experience in hand soldering electronic components on PCBs.
  • Proven ability to solder fine-pitch components and tight-tolerance assemblies.
  • Experience soldering metal shields or similar components requiring controlled heat and accuracy.
  • Strong attention to detail and steady hand for precision work.
  • Ability to work under microscope or magnification equipment.
  • Knowledge of ESD handling procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • IPC-A-610 and/or IPC-7711/7721 certification.
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly environment.
  • Familiarity with SMT and through-hole rework techniques.
  • Experience with RF or high-density circuit boards.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19

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