Solder Technician I

Key Responsibilities

• Soldering & Assembly
• Perform hand soldering of through-hole electronic components on printed circuit board assemblies using approved tools and techniques.
• Complete solder touch-up operations following wave soldering processes as required.
• Install, replace, or remove electronic components in accordance with work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Utilize soldering irons, desoldering equipment, and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Verify proper component orientation, polarity, and placement prior to soldering operations.
• Maintain solder joints that meet applicable workmanship standards and company quality requirements.
• Quality & Inspection
• Perform visual inspection of solder joints and assemblies to verify compliance with workmanship standards.
• Identify common solder defects including insufficient solder, excessive solder, bridging, cold solder joints, and lifted leads.
• Report quality concerns, damaged components, or assembly discrepancies to supervision.
• Absorb minor solder defects and rework activities as directed.
• Documentation & Process Control
• Follow work instructions, assembly drawings, travelers, and manufacturing procedures.
• Accurately record completed operations and required production information.
• Maintain traceability documentation and production records as required.
• Ensure proper handling of ESD-sensitive components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, or soldering preferred.
• Basic understanding of electronic components and printed circuit boards.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to perform repetitive detailed work while maintaining quality standards.
• Experience working in an ESD-controlled environment preferred.
• IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001 certification preferred but not required (company-provided training available).

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an electronics manufacturing environment with exposure to soldering equipment, flux fumes, cleaning chemicals, and small electronic components.
• Employees are required to wear appropriate ESD protection and personal protective equipment as specified by company policies.
• Work may involve extended periods of sitting, repetitive hand movements, and the use of magnification devices for detailed inspection and soldering operations.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Binghamton, New York is: $16.00-$19.92 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.