Soldering/Assembly Technician

Spectra Defense; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectra Defense in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Solder Technician to join our production team. You will perform soldering to join cables to connectors and manufacture cable assemblies according to procedures and product specifications.

The role requires hands-on experience with soldering, crimping, wire prep, and related tasks, with a focus on safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 Class 3 familiarity; certification preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience with cable assembly, soldering, or related tasks.
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams and wiring lists.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment; strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering to join cables to connectors and assemble cable harnesses.
• Crimping, wire prep, potting per procedures and specs.
• Meet production and quality standards; maintain accuracy.
• Work safely and follow established workplace procedures.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned.

Job description

Education

• High school or equivalent
• Soldering: 3 years (Preferred)
• IPC-A-610, and IPC-J-STD-001, Class 3
• Completion of US Navy or US Air Force electronics technician training is a plus.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The essential duties for the Solder Technician role are to perform tasks associated with soldering uses heated metal to join the cable to the connector, and the manufacturing of cable assemblies to assembly procedures and product specifications which include:

• Soldering
• Crimping
• Wire prep (cutting and stripping)
• Potting
• Meet production and quality standards for accuracy.
• Commitment to Safety and following established workplace procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal or "people" skills to work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Professional appearance and presence
• 3-5 years' experience with cable assembly, soldering, or related tasks
• Ability to perform at the highest level in a fast-paced environment
• Able to read and interpret schematics, diagrams and wiring lists, technical manuals and related information.
• Familiarization with IPC-A-610, and IPC-J-STD-001, Class 3 quality standards. Certification is preferred.
• Ability to engage in continuous and/or repetitive physical activity.
• Ability to lift up to 35-pounds on occasion.