Solder Technician

The focus of this position is providing soldering support on the post line; other, non-solder assembly work is also required.  Perform soldering tasks for the purpose of assembly and/or re-work of populated, printed circuit boards.

• Complete soldering tasks, according to assigned IPC Class, at the direction of the Post Lead, according to current IPC J-Standards
• Ensure correct alloy and flux composition is utilized, at the direction of the Post Lead and as described per the job documentation
• Ensure completed soldering tasks are cleaned or routed for proper cleaning; self-inspect all soldering performed to ensure ‘complete' and ‘final' assemblies are routed to Quality Assurance
• Properly care for and use soldering tools, to include tips, sponges, assembly tools, workstation mats, etc.; maintain segregation and organization of consumables and tools, according to job requirements; clear work area after job completion to ensure isolation of materials/requirements
• Identify and introduce, with the guidance of the Post Lead, process improvements and/or non-conformances either resulting from methods employed or errors in job documentation
• May assist in set-up/operation/maintenance of Selective Solder process
• May perform prepping tasks

Perform assembly tasks.

• Referencing job documentation, perform various assembly-related tasks to include jumper wire routing, cable installation, hardware installation, etc., according to J-Standards, REV G
• Self-inspect all soldering performed to ensure ‘complete' and ‘final' assemblies are routed to Quality Assurance

Required Skills/Experience/Education:

• At least one year of experience soldering to IPC J-Standards, both PB and RoHS alloys.  A solder test is required to verify competence.