Solderer

Duration: 12 Months

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Solder Assembler for a contract opportunity in Oldsmar, FL.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Minimum 2 years of hands on solder assembly in a production environment. • Proficient with IPC standards (A 610, J STD 001, etc.)

• Ability to solder and inspect a range of component sizes (0201 – 1206, BGAs, QFNs, etc.)

• Familiarity with soldering tools (soldering iron, hot air gun, reflow oven, wave solder machine).

• Strong visual inspection skills; ability to use microscopes and AOI equipment to detect defects.

• Detail oriented, strong problem solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork orientation.

• Experience with mixed technology boards (both SMT and through hole).

• Knowledge of lead free and RoHS compliant processes.

• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and yield analysis.

• Ability to lift up to 25 lb (e.g., boxes of PCBs, tooling).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform manual and/or selective soldering of through hole, surface mount (SMT), BGA, QFN, CSP, and other component types.

• Conduct visual inspections and use inspection tools (e.g., microscopes, AOI) to identify solder defects such as bridges, cold joints, tombstoning, insufficient wetting, and voids.

• Apply IPC A 610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC J STD 001 (Soldering Materials), and IPC 2221/2222 (Design standards) throughout the assembly process.

• Verify that solder paste, flux, and materials meet required specifications.

• Recommend and implement enhancements to soldering processes, tooling, and work instructions.

• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited HSD/GED

WORK HOURS:

• Full-Time

• 4/10 work schedule

• 2nd Shift