Soldering Operator

Job Title: Soldering Operator / Manufacturing Soldering Technician

Department: Manufacturing / Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non ‑ Exempt

Shift

1st

Job Summary

The Soldering Operator

• is responsible for
• performing manual and/or automated soldering operations on components, assemblies, or products
• in accordance with
• work instructions, quality standards, and safety requirements. This role supports production goals by ensuring
• high ‑ quality
• workmanship, process compliance, and efficient throughput.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and/or machine soldering ( through ‑ hole , surface mount,
• wire ‑ to ‑ terminal , or assembly soldering as applicable)
• Read and follow work instructions, schematics, blueprints, and process documentation
• Inspect solder joints for quality, defects, and conformance to specifications
• Use soldering tools such as soldering irons, reflow ovens,
• wave
• solder
• machines, and related equipment

Identify

• and report defects, process deviations, or equipment issues
• Rework or repair assemblies as
• required
• per documented procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area (5S standards)
• Follow all safety, quality, and ESD (electrostatic discharge) requirements
• Meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations

Participate

in continuous improvement and training initiatives

Comply with

all company policies and manufacturing procedures

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with attention to detail
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic math and measurement skills

Manual dexterity and good

• hand ‑ eye
• coordination
• Ability to stand, sit, or work at a bench for extended periods

Preferred Qualifications

Previous

• soldering experience in a manufacturing or electronics environment
• Knowledge of IPC standards (IPC ‑ A ‑ 610, J ‑ STD ‑ 001) preferred
• Experience with surface mount (SMT) or
• through ‑ hole
• soldering
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read basic electrical schematics or assembly drawings

Physical Requirements

Ability to

• lift up
• to [ 50 ]
• lbs
• occasionally
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks
• Ability to visually inspect small components and solder joints
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, or fumes (PPE provided)

Work Environment

Manufacturing/production floor

May involve exposure to soldering fumes, chemicals, or hot surfaces

PPE required as applicable

Competencies

Attention to detail

Quality focus

Process adherence

Time management

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.