Electronics Assembly and Solder Technician

Electronics Assembly & Solder Technician

Position Summary

SMI is looking for an experienced, highly skilled Electronics Assembly & Solder Technician to join our production team.

This is not an entry-level soldering position. We are looking for technicians who are confident working on complex, high-reliability assemblies and who take pride in producing exceptional workmanship.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on soldering experience, a strong understanding of electronics assembly requirements, and current or previous J-STD-001 certification. Experience working in aerospace, defense, medical, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

About SMI

SMI is a growing Utah manufacturer supporting customers in the aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability industries. Our capabilities include cable and wire harness assemblies, electromechanical assembly, precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additional manufacturing services.

We are looking for experienced people who want to be part of a team that takes quality seriously and is continuing to invest in its people, equipment, and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality hand soldering in accordance with IPC J-STD-001 requirements.
• Assemble and solder complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies.
• Perform through-hole soldering, wire soldering, terminal soldering, connector assembly, and other precision solder operations.
• Perform component removal, rework, and repair when required.
• Work comfortably under magnification and microscopes on detailed assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, work instructions, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Inspect completed work for workmanship and compliance before moving product to the next operation.
• Maintain proper ESD controls and material-handling practices.
• Accurately complete travelers, inspection records, and other production documentation.
• Work closely with Quality, Engineering, and Production leadership to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.

Required Qualifications

• IPC J-STD-001 certification or significant demonstrated experience working to J-STD-001 requirements.
• Strong hand-soldering skills.
• Experience working on high-reliability electronic assemblies.
• Ability to consistently produce clean, repeatable workmanship.
• Ability to solder and rework small and delicate components.
• Strong understanding of solder joints, wetting, thermal control, cleanliness, and common solder defects.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and detailed work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
• Commitment to quality and documentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of professional electronics soldering or electronics assembly experience.
• Current J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements.
• Experience with aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Experience building cable and wire harness assemblies.
• Experience with high-density connectors, shield terminations, splicing, and precision wire preparation.
• Experience working under a microscope.
• Experience in an AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with customer-specific workmanship standards and controlled manufacturing documentation.

What We Are Looking For

We are specifically looking for experienced technicians who can walk into a complex assembly environment and contribute immediately.

Successful candidates will be:

• Extremely detail-oriented
• Technically strong
• Comfortable with difficult soldering work
• Consistent from assembly to assembly
• Able to recognize unacceptable workmanship without relying solely on final inspection
• Comfortable asking questions when drawings or requirements are unclear
• Focused on doing the job correctly the first time
• Proud of the quality of their work

If you're the type of technician other people come to when a soldering job is particularly difficult, we want to talk to you.

Background Check Required, must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off

Experience:

• soldering: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• J-STD-001 Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21