Solderer

Soldering Technician

Job Duties

• Hand soldering and reflow of surface mount and thru-hole components to manufactured printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) or soldering of Cable, Wire and Harness assemblies in accordance with IPC J-STD-001. 
• Read and understand assembly drawings, visual aids and work instructions.
• Identify electronic components, polarity markings and correct placement per designated locations on PCBAs.
• Mount pre-assembled components, such as transformers, resistors, transistors, capacitors, integrated circuits, heat sinks, wires and sockets onto PCB assemblies.

• Work efficiently on assigned tasks, monitor and track quality of assemblies and communicate any discrepancies.
• Complete company provided training / skills qualification.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualities

• Ability to interact, work effectively with others at different levels of the organization and be a participative team member
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment, while remaining focused and carrying out tasks in a timely and accurate manner
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable and trustworthy where this individual will come in contact with complex and sensitive documents

Skills & Qualification requirements

• Minimum 1 year experience hand soldering surface mount, thru-hole components or wire, cable and harness assemblies in accordance with J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to inspect your own work or the work of others to IPC standards.
• Good working knowledge of:  IPC J-STD-001 Soldering Requirements; IPC-A-610 Printed Circuit Board Acceptability Requirements or IPC-A-620 Mechanical Assembly.
• Good working knowledge of IPC-A-7711/7721 Rework and Repair is a plus.
• Active certifications in any standards listed is also a plus. 
• Knowledge of different processes (lead and lead free) fluxes, solder, and cleaning solvents
• Good understanding of manufacturing documentation (i.e., Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings, PCB files, etc.) and terminology including the ability to read and comprehend technical work instructions
• Skilled using Microsoft PC 
• Experience using a data entry (ERP) system is a plus
• Ability to work efficiently on assigned tasks, monitor and track quality of assemblies and communicate any discrepancies
• Good attention to detail with excellent eye-hand coordination.