Hand Soldering Technician

Aimtron Corporation; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimtron Corporation is seeking a Hand Soldering Technician to join our Palatine, IL manufacturing team. You will perform precision hand soldering of PCBAs, read assembly docs, and ensure workmanship meets IPC and J-STD-001 standards across SMT and PTH components.

The role supports prototype and production builds in a contract electronics environment, requires 3+ years of soldering experience, excellent manual dexterity, and the ability to work in an ESD-controlled facility on 1st shift from 7:00

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hand soldering experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience soldering both SMT and PTH components.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand soldering of SMT and PTH components, including fine-pitch devices and connectors.
• Carry out minor component replacement and touch-up soldering as needed.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and customer docs.
• Inspect solder joints for IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 compliance.

Skills

Hand soldering

SMT & PTH soldering

IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001

Reading drawings & BOMs

ESD handling

Microscope use

Attention to detail

Independent work

Job description

Position

Hand Soldering Technician.

Location

555 S Vermont St, Palatine IL 60067.

Facility

Aimtron Corporation.

Shift Timings

1st Shift (07.00 AM – 03.30 PM).

Position Summary

The Hand Soldering Technician is responsible for the precision assembly and hand soldering of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) in a contract electronics manufacturing environment. This position requires extensive experience with both surface mount (SMT) and through-hole (PTH) soldering, the ability to interpret assembly documentation, and a strong commitment to workmanship that meets IPC and customer quality standards. The technician supports prototype, NPI, and production builds while ensuring high-quality, reliable assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand soldering of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole (PTH) components, including fine-pitch devices, chip components, connectors, wiring, and mixed-technology assemblies.
• Perform minor component replacement and touch-up soldering as required.
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), work instructions, assembly notes, and customer documentation.
• Inspect solder joints to IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Verify proper component orientation, polarity, placement, and workmanship prior to final inspection.
• Maintain ESD compliance and proper handling of electronic assemblies and sensitive components.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of soldering equipment, tips, tools, microscopes, and workstations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company procedures and 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hand soldering experience in a PCBA contract manufacturing or electronics manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in precision hand soldering of both surface mount (SMT) and through-hole (PTH) electronic components.
• Experience soldering fine-pitch and miniature electronic components.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 Certification preferred.
• Experience using soldering irons, hot air rework stations, microscopes, and precision hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high quality and productivity standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing precision soldering work.
• Excellent near vision and the ability to inspect small electronic components and solder joints using magnification.
• Strong manual dexterity for handling miniature electronic components and precision tools.
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to soldering equipment, fluxes, cleaning solvents, and standard PPE requirements.
• Ability to work in an ESD‑controlled manufacturing environment while following all safety and quality procedures.