Solder Operator

OSI Electronics; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) retirement plan

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Leave of absence programs

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

OSI Electronics, a division of OSI Systems, is seeking a Solder Operator to join its manufacturing team in Hawthorne, CA. The role focuses on hand soldering through-hole and surface-mount components, with rework and inspection tasks to meet quality standards.

You will follow assembly drawings and routings, use torque drivers and handheld tools, and maintain accurate records. Strong attention to detail and basic engineering docs are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years experience in soldering or manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of soldering, PCB assembly, component identification, orientation.

Responsibilities

• Hand solder through-hole and surface-mount components under microscope.
• Perform basic rework, component replacement, and inspection of solder joints.
• Follow production routings and drawings to complete operations accurately.
• Use tools to assemble and complete sub-assemblies with attention to quality.

Skills

Soldering

PCB assembly

Manual dexterity

Read drawings

Magnification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years soldering/manufacturing experience

Tools

Torque drivers

Hand tools

Magnification

Measuring tools

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Healthcare, security, and defense are among the key markets where we have made significant inroads with new ideas, products, and processes. We know that many people live in difficult and dangerous conditions. To improve these circumstances, experts need simple, effective tools utilizing the latest in technology.

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. Healthcare, security, and defense are among the key markets where we have made significant inroads with new ideas, products, and processes. We know that many people live in difficult and dangerous conditions. To improve these circumstances, experts need simple, effective tools utilizing the latest in technology. As a global company, we are dedicated to developing these tools for our customers and the people they serve worldwide. Our singular focus is to help security experts, clinical professionals and high-tech developers solve real-world problems and issues. Our OSI Electronics division is a diversified manufacturer of electronic devices and value-added manufacturing services for use in a broad range of applications, including aerospace and defense electronics, security and inspection systems, and medical monitoring and diagnostics. OSI Electronics is seeking a Solder Operator. This individual will be responsible for following OSIE and/or Customer documentation to install surface mount and through hole components meeting required standards. They will also perform any required touch up, remove and replace components and any other type of rework.

Responsibilities

• Hand solder through-hole and surface-mount electronic components, wires, connectors, terminals, and related hardware, including fine-pitch soldering under a microscope or magnification equipment to assemble, touch up, and repair small components and delicate assemblies.
• Perform basic rework, component replacement, and correction of solder defects while visually inspecting solder joints, component placement, and workmanship for quality issues. Maintain department records and related production, quality, and traceability documentation accurately and on time.
• Perform repetitive manufacturing and assembly tasks associated with electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, cable assemblies, wire assemblies, and related sub-assemblies.
• Follow production routings, work instructions, assembly drawings, bills of material, traveler documentation, and customer or product-specific requirements to complete assigned operations accurately.
• Operator will perform but is not limited to the following duties: apply labels, attach components, apply adhesives, use adjustable torque screw drivers, understand torques required for determined screw/nut sizes
• Use mechanical and hand tools such as adjustable torque screwdrivers, cutters, pliers, tweezers, fixtures, gauges, and small power tools to complete assembly tasks safely and accurately.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Relevant work experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 1+ years of experience working in a soldering capacity or manufacturing environment required.
• Working knowledge of soldering, PCB assembly, component identification, and orientation required.
• Ability to use small hand tools and mechanical tools, including torque screwdrivers, cutters, tweezers, pliers, and fixtures required.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, and basic engineering documentation required.
• Must be able to distinguish component markings, values, and polarity and perform detailed work under magnification when required.
• Ability to perform selective soldering operations, identify good and bad solder joints, and determine critical points of assembly required.
• Must have strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, and ability to work with small parts and delicate electronic components.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in the business language (English).

Please review our benefits here: Life at OSI

Pay may range from $21.00 to $22.00 hourly

The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations.

Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off.

• Comprehensive health plans
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Leave of absence programs
• Array of voluntary benefits
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
• Flexible time-off for full-time salaried employees

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

OSI Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "OSI") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI.

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OSI Systems, Inc. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.