Solderer

Description

Summary:
Perform soldering tasks throughout the assembly process

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform soldering tasks on electronic assemblies.
• Works as a member of a team under the direction of the production supervisor/lead.
• Capability and ability to maintain production rates and flows.
• Functions under time pressure.
• Gets along with co-workers.
• Follow written instructions and manufacturing process.
• Contributes to a positive, healthy, and safe work environment. Work in compliance with Microboard, OSHA, and SDS safety policies
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while performing soldering tasks.
• Ability to work under a microscope with excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Basic understanding of PCB assembly drawings (preferred).
• Ability to interpret assembly instructions and follow them accurately.
• Accepts change in a positive manner.
• Component identification training is required.
• Ability to read and apply work instructions.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Level Distinction:

I. Operator can perform simple soldering tasks under moderate supervision using assembly instructions with high accuracy and moderate speed, including:

• Demonstrate ability to perform lap joints, butt joints, and through hole joints.
• Demonstrate ability to attach solder cup and lug soldering for connector terminations.
• Demonstrate ability to perform wire tinning.
• Education: Minimal industry experience is required.
• IPC 610 Certification preferred.
• J-STD-001 Certification preferred.
   

II. Operator can perform complex soldering tasks with little to no supervision using assembly instructions with high accuracy and high speed, including:

• Basic knowledge of solder theory.
• Demonstrate ability to install and remove SMT or Through hole components.
• Demonstrate a high level of quality consciousness, adherence to industry standards.
• Education: 3-5 years of industry experience or equivalent.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification required.
• IPC 610 Certification preferred.
• Solid understanding of basic solder theory.
• Demonstrate the ability to install, remove, and repair all electronic packages.
• Demonstrates the ability to use hot air rework equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform circuit board repairs such as barrel, pad, corner, or etch repairs.
• Demonstrate an excellent understand of industry standards.
• Provide leadership within the company relative to soldering techniques and quality.
• Capable of training and supervising others.
• 5 years of industry experience or equivalent.
• IPC J-STD-001 Certification Required.
• IPC 610 Certification Required.