Hand Soldering Technician - Assembly

HP PRECISION, INC.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Circuits Inc. in San Marcos, CA is seeking a Hand Solder Technician to perform precise manual soldering and rework on electronic assemblies. You will work with senior technicians, engineers, and supervisors to ensure high-quality workmanship throughout production.

The role requires reading drawings, following job specifications, and maintaining 5S/lean standards while operating with ESD controls. On-site full-time positions with standard 40-hour weeks and two shifts.

Qualifications

• Perform hand soldering for through-hole connectors and surface mount components.
• Read work orders, assembly drawings, BOMs, and production schedules to follow job specifications.
• Maintain ESD controls and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform precise hand soldering and rework on electronic assemblies.
• Maintain workmanship standards and meet production targets.
• Identify and report defects to supervisors or quality teams.

Skills

Hand soldering

Reading drawings

IPC 610/620

ESD procedures

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Soldering irons

Calipers

Microscopes

Hot air tool

Job description

Details Published: 04 August 2026

Department: Assembly

Reports To: Shift Manager/Supervisor

Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]

Shift Days: Monday - Friday

Shift Hours: First 5:00 am - 1:30 pm, Second Shift 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Hourly Rate: $22 - $28 based on experience

Position Description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Hand Solder Technician to join our manufacturing team at Hughes Circuits Inc. In this role, you will be responsible for performing precise manual soldering and rework on electronic assemblies while ensuring high-quality workmanship standards are maintained throughout production. You will work closely with senior technicians, engineers, and supervisors to develop your skills and contribute to the efficient and reliable production of our electronic components.

Minimum Qualifications

• Perform hand soldering for through-hole connectors and surface mount components.
• Mount, tack, and solder through-hole components while ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Conduct visual inspections using magnifiers or microscopes to verify quality.
• Use tools such as soldering irons, hot air tools, tweezers, and other assembly equipment.
• Read work orders, assembly drawings, BOMs, and production schedules to follow job specifications.
• Meet production targets while maintaining accuracy and product quality.
• Keep workstations organized and compliant with lean/5S standards.
• Identify, repair, and report defects or non-conforming materials to supervisors or quality teams.
• Record defect data and production information in the Factory Logix (FLX) system.
• Maintain ESD controls and follow safety procedures.
• Work with team members to support process improvements.
• Participate in training programs to enhance technical skills.
• Follow company policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic understanding of soldering techniques and electronic assembly processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to use small mechanical tools including torques, calipers, plyers, etc.
• Working knowledge of assembly drawings, microscopic assembly and soldering
• Experience hand soldering thru-hole assemblies per IPC 610 / 620
• Must pass a solderability test

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience soldering in a manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
• Knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assembly

Technical Skills And Relevant Technologies

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in using measuring instruments such as calipers and multimeters
• Fine-pitch and Micro-soldering
• Lead and lead-free soldering

Other Skills And Cultural Fit

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance performance
• Dependable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production schedules, demands and priorities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Important

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.

Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Hughes Circuits Inc.

546 S. Pacific St

San Marcos, CA 92078

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