First Shift Precision Soldering Technician

ITW; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW in Hatfield, MA is seeking a Soldering Operator to assemble, solder, inspect and complete electronic and mechanical components used in flowmeters and related products. The role emphasizes precision hand soldering, SMT and through-hole work, and adherence to IPC-A-610 criteria.

You will prepare components, PCBs, wires, and terminals for soldering, inspect solder joints, operate microscopes, and maintain a clean workstation while meeting production schedules and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, acceptable solder joints and recognize common soldering defects.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and basic component identification markings.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to perform precise repetitive work.
• Ability to use microscopes or other magnification equipment for extended periods as required by the work.
• Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills needed to complete production and quality records.
• Ability to work independently after training and collaboratively within a production team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work in the proper assembly sequence using routing sheets, bills of material, drawings, visual aids, and written work instructions.
• Perform precision hand soldering and rework on surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole electronic components used in flowmeter assemblies.
• Prepare components, printed circuit boards, wires, and terminals for soldering, including tinning, forming, placement, and cleaning as required.
• Inspect solder joints and completed electronic assemblies for workmanship, placement, polarity, damage, cleanliness, and conformance with IPC-A-610 criteria and internal quality requirements.
• Use soldering irons, hot-air/rework equipment, microscopes or magnification devices, hand tools, fixtures, and other production equipment safely and proficiently.
• Accurately assemble subassemblies and completed flowmeters, including mechanical and electronic components, fittings, covers, cans, and labels, where trained.
• Complete required in-process checks, production records, traceability documentation, and nonconformance reporting accurately and on time.
• Identify and communicate defects, material discrepancies, equipment concerns, and process issues to the appropriate team member or supervisor.
• Handle electronic components in accordance with electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls and other product-handling requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and care for tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Support company continuous improvement, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity initiatives.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance; work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Follow all safety, quality, environmental, and company procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Fine motor skills

Reading drawings

Ability to read work instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 training (preferred)

Tools

Soldering irons

Microscopes

ESD equipment

Rework tools

Job description

ITW in Hatfield, MA is seeking a Soldering Operator to assemble, solder, inspect and complete electronic and mechanical components used in flowmeters and related products. The role emphasizes precision hand soldering, SMT and through-hole work, and adherence to IPC-A-610 criteria.

You will prepare components, PCBs, wires, and terminals for soldering, inspect solder joints, operate microscopes, and maintain a clean workstation while meeting production schedules and safety requirements.