Solder Tech

Newco Coffee; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Newco Coffee seeks an experienced hand soldering technician for electronics assembly in a manufacturing setting. You will perform soldering/desoldering, assemble boards and wiring, and inspect joints to IPC standards while maintaining ESD controls.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, documentation of repairs, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and ensure product quality. On-site work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred).
• Proven experience in soldering electronic components.
• Familiarity with IPC standards is a plus.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and assembly instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of electronic components and circuits.
• Good eyesight, corrected vision acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and desoldering of electronic components per schematics and work instructions.
• Assemble circuit boards, wiring, and electronic assemblies.
• Inspect solder joints to ensure IPC-standard quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective electronic assemblies.
• Use tools such as soldering irons, hot air rework stations and microscopes.
• Maintain a clean workstation with ESD precautions.
• Document work performed, including repairs and modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve production issues.

Skills

Soldering

Hand soldering

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

ESD awareness

Education

High school diploma

Technical training preferred

Tools

Soldering iron

Hot air rework station

Microscope

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering and desoldering of electronic components, including through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) parts
• Assemble circuit boards, wiring, and electronic assemblies according to schematics and work instructions
• Inspect solder joints to ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., IPC standards)
• Troubleshoot and repair defective electronic assemblies
• Use tools such as soldering irons, hot air rework stations, and microscopes
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, following ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions
• Document work performed, including repairs and modifications
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve production issues

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
• Proven experience in soldering electronic components
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and assembly instructions
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Basic knowledge of electronic components and circuits
• Good eyesight (corrected vision acceptable)

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC certification (e.g., IPC J-STD-001 or IPC-A-610)
• Experience with surface-mount technology (SMT)
• Prior experience in manufacturing or electronics repair

Work Environment

• Manufacturing or lab setting
• May require sitting for long periods and performing repetitive tasks
• Use of magnification tools and fine hand movements
• Exposure to solder fumes (proper ventilation provided)