Precision Soldering Technician – Aerospace & Defence

STI Limited; Poynton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Health Cash Back Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Memberships paid on case-by-case basis

Job summary

STI Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Production Technician with precision hand soldering skills to join our manufacturing team, delivering solutions for aerospace, defence and commercial sectors.

You will work on complex electromechanical systems, contributing to mission-critical projects and upholding quality, teamwork, and continuous development in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with precision hand soldering on PCBs and assemblies.
• Experience in rework, repair and modification of PCB assemblies of varying complexity.
• IPC J-STD certification or IPC training is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Integrate PCBs into RF amplifiers and small assemblies per customer drawings.
• Complete the assembly and integration of higher-level product builds.
• Assemble partially built PCBs using Through Hole and Surface Mount technology to fine levels.
• Terminate connectors and wires (including soldered buckets, RF connectors, wires to terminals/pads, power).
• Perform rework and repair of PCBs as required.

Skills

PCB assembly

Soldering expertise

Component termination

Rework and repair of PCBs

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Education

IPC J-STD certification / training

Job description

STI Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Production Technician with precision hand soldering skills to join our manufacturing team, delivering solutions for aerospace, defence and commercial sectors.

You will work on complex electromechanical systems, contributing to mission-critical projects and upholding quality, teamwork, and continuous development in a structured environment.