Soldering Technician

Responsibilities:

• Solder precision electro-mechanical equipment, wiring harnesses, and PCB Board assemblies used in computers, electronic instruments, and similar electronic systems
• Melt and apply solder along adjoining edges of workpieces to solder joints, using soldering iron, gas torch, or electric-ultrasonic equipment. Grind, cut, buff, or bend edges of workpieces to be joined to ensure snug fit, using power grinder and hand tools.
• Remove workpieces from molten solder and hold parts together until color indicates that solder has set.
• Clean workpieces, using chemical solution, file, wire brush, or grinder. Cleans tip of soldering iron, using chemical solution or cleaning compound.
• Melts and separates soldered joints to repair misaligned or damaged assemblies, using soldering equipment.
• Provide assembly, test, and repair assistance when required
• Follow blueprints, diagrams, verbal and written instructions during the soldering, assembly, test and repair process. Using a high degree of precision and attention of detail, interpret detailed specifications and instructions.
• Interpret PCB Board schematics as well as Wiring Drawings.
• The position requires some use of tools such as, screwdrivers, handheld drills and crimping tools; as well as heavy lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, assisted and unassisted.

Basic Qualification:

Must be a US person as defined by the US regulations:

• • Any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship
  • Any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder)
  • Any individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• IPC610 certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain IPC 610 certification in 90 days of employment and/or have or obtain an IPC610 certified soldering test certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed specification and instructions, including documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Requires a high degree of precision and demonstrated attention to detail
• Familiarity with tools such as soldering iron, cable stripers and cutters , screwdrivers, handheld drills and crimping tools
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be a team player
• Some level of independent judgment is expected

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional loud noises associated with a manufacturing environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Veterans and diversity candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.