Solder Techs/1st & 2nd Shift - Garland, TX

Hire Energy; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pharmacy Benefits

Job summary

Career is seeking a precise Solder Technician for the Garland, TX PCBA team. You will perform hand soldering, rework, and touch-up on SMT and through-hole components, ensuring boards meet IPC standards before final inspection.

Shifts available: 1st or 2nd, with pay range $19-$23/hr based on experience. Candidates must be US authorized to work without sponsorship and pass background and drug tests. We value precision and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with hand soldering and PCBA rework.
• IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hand Soldering: Perform high-quality hand soldering of through-hole components, wires, terminals, and complex surface-mount devices under a microscope.
• Rework & Touch-up: Remove and replace components, prepare pads, and rework using soldering irons and hot-air stations.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and interpret blueprints, BOM, and customer routing instructions.
• Process Compliance: Ensure soldering meets IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards (leaded and RoHS).
• Self-Inspection: Visually inspect work for solder quality and avoid bridges or cold joints.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain soldering equipment and keep workstation clean (5S).
• Documentation: Sign off traveler docs and update ERP/MRP for traceability.

Skills

Hand soldering

PCBA rework

Blueprint interpretation

Quality feedback

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

IPC J-STD-001 certification

IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

Precision soldering iron

Hot air pencil

Desoldering tweezers

Flux

Solder wick

Job description

Job: Solder Techs/1st & 2nd Shift

Shift: 1st Shift - 7:00am-3:30pm - OR - 3:00pm-11:30pm.

Pay Range: $19 - $23/hr based on experience.

Location: Garland, TX 75041

We are seeking a highly skilled and precise Solder Technician to join our Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) team. In this role, you will be responsible for the intricate hand soldering, touch-up, and rework of both surface mount (SMT) and through-hole electronic components. Working closely with our other teams, you will correct identified defects and complete complex manual assemblies, ensuring all boards meet strict AS9100D, ISO 13485, and IPC standards before final inspection.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Pharmacy Benefits

Culture

Our staffing professionals are committed to meeting your individual needs and exceeding your expectations. Experienced top-quality candidates are the result of our extensive screening process, in-depth evaluations, industry-specific testing, and reference checking.

Responsibilities

We have first (7 am - 3:30 pm) and second (3 pm - 11pm) shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Hand Soldering: Perform high-quality hand soldering of through-hole components, wires, terminals, and complex surface-mount devices (SMD) under a microscope.
• Rework & Touch-up: Receive flagged boards from the AOI/Quality team and perform necessary rework, including component removal, pad preparation, and component replacement using soldering irons and hot-air rework stations.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret blueprints, Bill of Materials (BOM), assembly drawings, and specific customer routing instructions.
• Process Compliance: Ensure all soldering work complies with IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 acceptability standards, utilizing both leaded and RoHS (lead-free solder alloys correctly.
• Self-Inspection: Visually inspect your own work under magnification to ensure proper solder wetting, fillet shapes, and the absence of bridges, cold joints, or component damage.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain soldering equipment, including tip replacement, temperature calibration checks, and general workstation cleanliness (5S).
• Documentation: Accurately sign off on physical traveler documents and update digital ERP/MRP systems to maintain strict lot traceability and production tracking.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 2 5 years of hands‑on experience in electronic hand soldering and PCBA rework.
• Certifications: Current or recent certification in IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) and IPC-A-610 is strongly preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronic components, polarity markings, and the difference between leaded and lead-free soldering processes.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience using precision soldering irons, hot air pencils, desoldering tweezers, flux, and solder wick.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous work ethic with the ability to focus on highly detailed tasks for extended periods.
• Communication: Ability to provide feedback to SMT operators regarding recurring solder issues to help improve the overall manufacturing process.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Accept a background check to be performed

Accept a drug test to be performed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hire Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.