Senior Solder Technician - 1st shift

About the role

The Senior Solder Technician performs precision electronics assembly, soldering, de-soldering, repair, and wire harness work on aviation hardware including circuit card assemblies, modules, panels, frames, and cables. This role requires hands-on soldering expertise and the ability to perform rework and repair on electronic components to IPC standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision soldering and de-soldering on electronic components and circuit card assemblies.
• Conduct rework and repair of electronic assemblies in accordance with IPC standards and engineering specifications.
• Assemble and route wire harnesses and cable assemblies to detailed customer requirements.
• Interpret schematics, technical drawings, and work instructions to complete complex electronics work.
• Perform inspection of solder joints and electronic components using microscopes.
• Conduct component removal and replacement on through-hole and surface mount devices.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards and perform self-verification of work quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of soldering equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1–4 years of hands-on soldering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with wire harness assembly and cable routing.
• Ability to obtain J-STD-001 Class 3 and IPC-610 Class 3 certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience performing electronic rework, de-soldering, and component repair.
• Ability to read and follow technical work instructions, schematics, and safety documentation.
• Ability to lift/move materials up to 35 lbs and work with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Qualifications

• This role may encounter high risk or hazardous operations and/or include working shifts beyond a standard workweek. As such, a requirement of the role is to be at least 18 years of age by the time of joining.
• 5+ years of electronics manufacturing or soldering experience preferred.
• Prior IPC-7711/7721 rework and repair certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of electronics assembly and troubleshooting processes preferred.

Skills

• Hands-on soldering experience.
• Wire harness assembly and cable routing skills.
• IPC standards knowledge.
• Quality assurance and inspection techniques.
• Component removal and replacement skills.
• Understanding of electronics assembly and troubleshooting.

Benefits

Working at our Clearwater Location: Clearwater is a provider of engineering, circuit card assembly, OEM Avionics, and MRO services to commercial and military customers, with products and technologies that are diverse and highly sophisticated. Your work will contribute to systems that manage the performance of Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft as well as F-18s, F-35s, Harriers, and Apaches. In addition to working in a facility awarded OSHAS’s highest safety rating, you will be part of a diverse team of 400+ employees, solving the global challenge of sustainable flight, earning merit-based rewards, working in a climate-controlled environment, and having opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details about schedule are not specified in the job description.

Additional Information

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
• GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
• Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Relocation assistance provided: No.