EMA II Solder

Job Summary

A Hand Solderer for Surface Mount Devices (SMD) is responsible for manually placing and soldering miniature electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). This role demands exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and precision to work with microscopes, tweezers, and micro-soldering irons without damaging the delicate components.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Ability to effectively read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to effectively understand and complete assigned paperwork and shop travelers.
• Ability to effectively understand internal procedures and policies.
• Ability to follow through on verbal, written or diagram instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, certified soldering and assembly particularly with electronics.
• Work independently with minimum to no supervision.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience And Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• 3 - 5 years related experience and/or training.
• J-STD-001 Class III Solder Certification required (training and re-certification offered within first 90 days).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisting in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

About The Role

This role demands exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and precision to work with microscopes, tweezers, and micro-soldering irons without damaging the delicate components. A strong candidate will be certified in J-STD-001 class III soldering.