Circuit Board Assembler / Solderer

Job Summary & Essential Functions

Build through-hole (THT) and surface mount (SMT) printed circuit board assemblies, placing components on boards per controlled parts lists, drawing documentation and quality workmanship guidelines.

• Hand-solder THT components per specifications
• Operate equipment such as, aqueous cleaner and component location equipment.
• Assist, as required, with the operation of wave solder or selective solder machines.
• Wire and solder prototypes and other complex assemblies of unique or unusual design per applicable specifications.
• Cut and form (prep) components
• Perform manual placement of THT components
• Assemble chassis components using a variety of hardware
• Assemble electromechanical devices using a variety of hardware
• Recommend changes in documentation to ensure high quality results

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, job orders, specifications, drawings, schematics, process sheets, wiring diagrams, and small print
• Intermediate component identification skills
• Soldering skills that meet IPC-A-610 Class 2
• Ability to perform component prep using hand tools, tooling, and some automatic equipment
• Ability to assist in the selective solder and wave solder process
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail to produce quality results
• Ability to work in a high volume, high detail work environment
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow instructions
• Ability to manipulate and work with tedious and small parts

Required Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of relevant job experience