SMT SOLDERER TECHNICIAN CLASS 3

Ditek Corporation; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

DITEK is seeking an SMT Soldering Technician with Class 3 certification to join our Tampa Bay area manufacturing team. You will hand solder, inspect, and rework complex PCB assemblies including BGA, QFN, QFP, LGA, and 0201 packages, while ensuring lead-free and leaded processes meet IPC standards.

Work with Process and Quality Engineering to maintain workmanship criteria, document non-conformances, and support ISO manufacturing procedures.

Qualifications

• IPC Class 3 certified with extensive experience in hand soldering and rework.
• Advanced SMT soldering including BGA, QFN, QFP, LGA and 0201 packages.
• Lead-free and leaded soldering processes with proper flux application.
• Strong workmanship criteria, defect recognition and process indicators.

Responsibilities

• Solder, inspect, and rework complex PCB assemblies.
• Follow detailed work instructions, drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Maintain ESD compliance and ISO procedures; document non-conformances.
• Evaluate solder fillet geometry and identify cosmetic vs functional defects.

Skills

IPC Class 3 soldering

Fine-pitch SMT

BGA rework

Lead-free soldering

ESD compliance

Documentation accuracy

English communication

Microscopy inspection

Thermal control

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hot-air rework stations

Preheaters

Microscopes

Calibrated equipment

Job description

DITEK is seeking a SMT Soldering Technician with Class 3 certification (including BGA, QFN, QFP, LGA and 0201 packages) to join our dynamic team and support our manufacturing processes. If you are detail-oriented, have strong soldering skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESIPC Class 3 certified with extensive experience hand soldering, building, inspecting, and reworking electronic components.Advanced SMT soldering expertise, including fine-pitch and micro-mini components, including BGA, QFN, QFP, LGA and 0201 packages.Experienced with lead-free and leaded soldering processes, proper flux application, and thermal control.Strong understanding of workmanship criteria, defect recognition, and process indicators.Identification of cosmetic vs. functional defects.Strong adherence of ESD compliance, documentation accuracy, and adherence ISO manufacturing procedures.Evaluation of solder fillet geometry, wetting, voiding, and bridging.Experience with magnification and inspection tools.Comfortable working under microscopes for extended periods.Component removal and replacement using hot-air rework stations, preheaters and micro-soldering tools.Ability to follow detailed work instructions, drawings and BOM’s.Interpret PCB layouts, schematics, and assembly parts.Collaboration with Process Engineering, Quality Engineering and Manufacturing.High attention to detail and repeatability.Strong workmanship discipline for critical assembly.Clear documentation and communication of non-conformances.QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of Ten (10) years’ experience in the manufacturing and rework of Printed Circuit Assemblies and their associated processes preferred for complex assemblies.A high school diploma, GED or equivalent experience is required.IPC class 2 & 3 standard workmanship, fine pitch SMT soldering, and rework of complex components and assemblies.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESAbility to understand verbal and written communications in English.Capable of following written and verbal instructions in English.Communicate effectively in English.Experienced in improving processes, performance, and troubleshooting assembly problems.Ability to reason thru process development and support of new technologies.Computer skills required.Demonstrate good hand and eye coordination.Must be able to differentiate colors.Assemble components to specifications.Familiarity of tools, devices, equipment, and calibrated equipment.Proficient in IPC class 2 & 3 standard workmanship.Attention to detail with minimal supervision.Experience in using hand and power tools.Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.PHYSICAL ABILITIESThe 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 the essential functions.Sit up to 8 hours per day.Stand up 4 hours per day.Walk up to 1 hour per day.Occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.Squat, bend, climb, kneel, reach and/or twist.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salary and benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401k match, paid time off and tuition reimbursement).Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.A collaborative and supportive work environment.ABOUT DITEKDITEK, a leader in surge protection solutions, is proud to have been voted one of Tampa Bay's Top Workplaces for 16 years in a row. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and contribute to our ongoing success. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and employee satisfaction.DITEK is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify. DITEK provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.