Hand Solderer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications.
• Use a wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping, cable routing, with special care in handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult.
• Work typically involves a wide variety of operations with very long work cycles.
• May be responsible for final assembly or production build-up of complete units composed of complex sub-assemblies.
• Perform some troubleshooting and rework of production items.
• Review and verify shop packet material received is complete and work with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies.
• Make minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering, etc., within established guidelines.
• Make good judgment in planning work sequences and determining the workability of the completed items.
• Verify completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process.

Requirements

• Minimum of J-STD-001 Class 2; Class 3 preferred.
• Ability to work steadily for long periods under a microscope.
• Proficiency with both leaded and lead-free (RoHS) soldering processes.
• 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.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 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).

Pay

Base Compensation: USD 26.00 – 28.00 per hour.