Production Associate - Solder

Job Description 

POSITION: Production Associate – Solderer  

REPORTS TO: Cell Team Leader  

AREA: Production  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school education or equivalent 

• Ability to read and understand assembly documentation 

• Hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination 

• Verbal and written communication skills 

• Knowledge of related tools and equipment 

• Works well in team environment 

• IPC-A-610 certification 

• IPC-J-STD-001 Certified in soldering for both Thru-hole and SMT 

• DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to: 

• Assemble and inspect electrical panels/circuit boards/assemblies per related documentation and drawings 

• Trim and form leaded parts 

• Use a soldering iron to build basic electrical assemblies per the related documentation 

• Properly fill out production documentation 

• Communicate with Cell Team Leaders on parts shortages and problems 

• Final assembly and/or pack and ship as required 

• Rotate to different workstations and different cells as needed 

• As required – complete hour-by-hour forms or other documentation for cycle time/performance analysis 

• Component preparation, placement, and installation 

• Mechanical assembly as required 

• Participate in training and certification programs to ensure job knowledge and skills set requirements are updated regularly 

• Perform hand soldering, inspection, and touch-up of thru-hole/SMT, mixed assemblies and custom parts as per specifications and IPC workmanship standards 

• Perform rework of thru-hole/SMT, mixed assemblies and custom parts as per specifications and IPC workmanship standards