Precision PCB Assembly Technician — First Shift

Randstad USA; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented PCB Assembly Technician to build, inspect, and repair printed circuit boards. You will use both manual soldering tools and automated equipment to produce high-reliability assemblies that meet IPC-A-610 standards.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 per year for a first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no degree required. Duties include soldering, blueprint reading, quality inspection, rework, and maintaining a clean, safe, ESD-compliant workspace and

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on PCB assembly and precision soldering experience (manual and automated).
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 inspection criteria (certification is a plus).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical work instructions accurately.
• Manual dexterity, focus on quality, and troubleshooting ability.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation: Interpret complex engineering blueprints, technical drawings, and assembly instructions to execute accurate production builds.
• Component Assembly & Soldering: Populate and solder through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) components onto PCBs utilizing precision hand soldering, wave soldering, and automated pick-and-place systems.
• Quality Assurance & Standards: Perform rigorous visual and functional inspections against IPC-A-610 standards to identify solder bridges, component misalignment, and defects.
• PCB Rework & Repair: Execute fine-pitch rework, trace repairs, and component de-soldering/replacement to restore defective or non-conforming assemblies.
• Equipment Care & Safety: Calibrate, operate, and perform preventive maintenance on assembly machinery while upholding strict ESD, 5S, and clean-workspace protocols.
• Production Tracking & Escalation: Log daily output, defect rates, and traceability data in production records, proactively communicating workflow bottlenecks to leadership.

Skills

Soldering

Hand Tools

Microscopes

Testing Equipment

Blueprints

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

Wave Soldering

Pick-and-Place Equipment

Job description

Randstad USA is seeking a detail-oriented PCB Assembly Technician to build, inspect, and repair printed circuit boards. You will use both manual soldering tools and automated equipment to produce high-reliability assemblies that meet IPC-A-610 standards.

Salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 per year for a first shift, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with no degree required. Duties include soldering, blueprint reading, quality inspection, rework, and maintaining a clean, safe, ESD-compliant workspace and