Solderer

AMETEK, Inc.; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Westerly, RI seeks a Solderer to assemble product components and hand solder connectors. The role requires strong assembly knowledge and relevant hands-on experience, with J-STD 001 certification preferred.

On-site work with focus on precision and quality. Responsibilities include hand soldering, crimping contacts, and reading schematics and procedures. The candidate should maintain a clean workstation and adhere to safety standards while contributing to a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years in a soldering role with hands-on experience.
• Experience with soldering connectors.
• Experience with assembly and termination of coax connectors and ethernet products is a plus.
• Ability to read assembly prints and schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• J-STD 001 certification preferred but on-site certification available.

Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering of electrical assemblies.
• Crimp contacts to conductors per procedures.
• Read assembly prints, schematics and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe workstation; ensure quality with precision and care.

Skills

Soldering

Reading schematics

Hand crimping

Coax and ethernet connectors

Independent worker

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in technical field

Tools

J-STD 001

IPC A620

Soldering equipment

Job description

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Business Unit: Engineered Interconnects & Packaging

Posting Date: Jul 19, 2026

Job Description: The Solderer is responsible for assembling of product components and hand soldering of connectors. To ensure success in this role, you should possess a strong knowledge of product assembly and experience in a similar industry. This position performs assembling and soldering electrical components, systems, and assemblies and will follow procedures for soldering connector ends as well as assembly of connectors. All solderers will be certified to the J-STD 001 if not already certified. Solders may require crimping contacts to conductors per router, drawing and procedure when applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing hand soldering of electrical assemblies
• Experience with hand crimping of a variety of contact styles
• Ability to read and work from assembly prints, schematics and procedures required
• Minding quality and detailed working with precision and care
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent, associate degree in technical field preferred
• Two+ years in an equivalent role with extensive hands‑on experience
• Experience with soldering of connectors
• Experience with assembly and termination of coax connectors and ethernet products preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to carry out defined tasks independently with minimum supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• J-STD 001 certification preferred but not required (will certify on site) and IPC A620 preferred

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 50,000

Salary Maximum: 60,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].