Hand Solderer

Ducommun Incorporated; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Carson, CA is seeking a Hand Solderer for Surface Mount Devices (SMD). The role requires precise soldering under a microscope, reading complex schematics, and handling both leaded and RoHS processes.

Certification in J‑STD‑001 Class III is required or offered within 90 days. Minimum qualifications include a HS diploma and 3–5 years in manufacturing, with strong hand‑eye coordination and safety focus.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3–5 year related experience and/or training.
• J‑STD‑001 Class III Solder Certification required (training and re‑certification offered within first 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Follow shop travelers and paperwork procedures.
• Work with microscopes and fine tools for soldering and wiring.
• Ensure adherence to RoHS and leaded soldering processes as required.
• Verify work with final assembly blueprints and diagrams.

Skills

Blueprints & drawings

Paperwork proficiency

Procedures understanding

Follow instructions

Mathematics

Soldering experience

Independent work

Hand-eye coordination

Safety oriented

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hand Solderer

A Hand Solderer for Surface Mount Devices (SMD) is responsible for manually placing and soldering miniature electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). This role demands exceptional hand‑eye coordination, fine motor skills, and precision to work with microscopes, tweezers, and micro‑soldering irons without damaging the delicate components. A strong candidate will be certified in J‑STD‑001 class III soldering.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Job Summary

• Minimum of J‑STD‑001 Class 2; Class 3 preferred
• Ability to work steadily for long periods under a microscope.
• Proficiency with both leaded and lead‑free (RoHS) soldering processes.
• Perform high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications, which may require excellent manual dexterity and use of a wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping cable routing, special care in handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult.
• Work typically involves a wide variety of operations with very long work cycles.
• May be responsible for final assembly or production build‑up of complete units composed of complex sub‑assemblies.
• May also perform some trouble shooting and rework of production items.
• Review and verify shop packet material received is complete and work with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies.
• May make minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering etc., but always within established guidelines.
• Make good judgment in planning work sequences and determining the workability of the completed items.
• Verify completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process.
• Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to effectively read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to effectively understand and complete assigned paperwork and shop travelers.
• Ability to effectively understand internal procedures and policies.
• Ability to follow through on verbal, written or diagram instructions.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, certified soldering and assembly particularly with electronics.
• Work independently with minimum to no supervision.
• Excellent hand eye coordination.
• Must be safety oriented.
• Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3 – 5 year related experience and/or training.
• J‑STD‑001 Class III Solder Certification required (training and re‑certification offered within first 90 days).

Base Compensation: USD 26.00 – 28.00 Paid Hourly

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