SMT SOLDERER TECHNICIAN CLASS 3

DITEK Surge Protection; Largo, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

DITEK Surge Protection is seeking an experienced IPC soldering specialist for our Largo, FL facility. The role focuses on high-precision hand soldering, SMT rework, inspection, and documentation within an ISO manufacturing environment.

You will follow project instructions, interpret PCB layouts, and collaborate with Process and Quality Engineering teams to ensure defect-free assemblies and compliance with ESD standards.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ experience in manufacturing and rework of Printed Circuit Assemblies.
• IPC Class 2 & 3 workmanship and fine-pitch SMT rework experience.
• Experience with lead-free and leaded processes and ISO procedures.

Responsibilities

• Hand soldering, building, inspecting, and reworking electronic components.
• Follow detailed work instructions, drawings and BOMs.
• Collaborate with Process and Quality Engineering and Manufacturing.
• Maintain documentation of non-conformances and process indicators.

Skills

Hand soldering

SMT soldering

ESD compliance

IPC standards

Inspection & rework

Quality documentation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Magnification tools

Inspection tools

Hot-air rework stations

Preheaters

Micro-soldering tools

Job description

Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: MAIN OFFICE - LARGO, FL 33771
Position Type: Full Time
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Manufacturing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• IPC 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 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 ABILITIES

• Ability 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 ABILITIES

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 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 OFFER

• Competitive 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 DITEK

DITEK, 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.