Meritec (a Qnnect company) is seeking talented team players in our Painesville, Ohio facility who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future.
Summary
The Hand Soldering Technician is primarily responsible for hand soldering of electronic components to meet defined standards. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and the proven ability to work with small components. This position is first shift, Monday though Friday, with overtime opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering of electronic components including though-hole, surface mount and wire harness terminations consistent with IPC or equivalent standards.
• Inspect and test soldered components to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and rework any soldering defects.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Perform repetitive assembly, terminating, molding, testing and packaging operations to produce connectors and cable assemblies that meet specification of schematics, blueprints, or process instructions.
• Test and inspect product to ensure specifications are met.
• Attend and participate in all required trainings and departmental meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in hand soldering
- Prior certification to IPC-A-620, IPC-A-620, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721 a plus
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Familiarity with soldering equipment and tools
- Attention to detail and ability to work with small components
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to use basic judgment in quality analysis and communicate any discrepancies to appropriate leadership
- Ability to adhere to all company policies and safety regulations including attendance requirements
- Ability to work with limited supervision to assemble units of moderate complexity in a team environment