Urgent: Seeking Rework / Touch-Up Operator (PCB) in Milpitas, CA

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Summary

Cornerstone Staffing Solutions is looking to fill an immediate opening for a skilled and detail-oriented Rework / Touch-Up Operator. This position is located at a premier electronics manufacturing facility in Milpitas, CA. In this role, you will perform high-level component rework, modifications, and hand soldering on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). The ideal candidate has strong microscope soldering skills and a solid understanding of IPC-A-610 standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Hand Soldering: Perform precise hand soldering and desoldering on SMT and Through-hole components under a microscope.
• Complex Rework: Repair and replace high-density components, including BGAs, QFNs, and fine-pitch ICs.
• Blueprint Reading: Follow Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), schematics, and Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPIs).
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed work against IPC-A-610 standards to ensure zero defects before moving to the next production stage.
• Process Compliance: Adhere strictly to ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) safety standards and material handling procedures.
• Tool Maintenance: Properly use and maintain soldering irons, hot air rework stations, and desoldering tools.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in PCB rework and touch-up within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in both leaded and lead-free hand soldering techniques.
• Certifications: Current or previous IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification is highly preferred.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods with excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Language: Ability to read and interpret English manufacturing documentation and instructions.