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Solder Technician

Sun Prairie, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • IPC-A-610
  • Class 2
  • Surface Mount Technology
  • Thru-hole Technology
  • Printed Circuit Boards
  • Electronic Components
  • Manufacturing
  • Assembly
  • Soldering
  • Inspection

Nice to have

  • Associate's degree
  • Soldering experience

Role summary

Pro-Active Engineering is seeking Solder Technicians to perform assembly and soldering of electronic components on printed circuit boards according to IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards. Responsibilities include following assembly documentation, populating boards, soldering, in-process inspection, depaneling, wire preparation, cleaning, labeling, and packaging. The role requires knowledge of electronic components and equipment, the ability to perform basic thru-hole soldering to IPC standards, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A High School diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and prior soldering experience are preferred.

Pro-Active Engineering has openings for Solder Technicians. These positions perform assembly and soldering of surface mount and thru-hole electronic components on to printed circuit boards per IPC-A-610 class 2 standards. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Follow internal assembly process documentation ensuring product meets internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  • Populate printed circuit boards with thru-hole or secondary operation components.
  • Solder thru-hole components per IPC-A-610, class 2 standards.
  • In-process inspection of thru-hole components. 
  • Depanelize printed circuit boards. 
  • Trimming, clipping, tinning of wires and leads. 
  • Hand washing of finished printed circuit board assemblies. 
  • Properly label or mark circuit boards.
  • Package and box assemblies as required for shipping.
  • Glue, epoxy and mask circuit boards.

Competencies

  • Results Driven
  • Attention to Detail
  • Teamwork Oriented
  • Technical Capacity

 

Required Education and Experience

 

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Knowledge of electronic components and equipment.
  • Ability to perform basic thru-hole component soldering on printed circuit boards to IPC standards. 
  • Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Soldering experience
  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day!

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

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