Soldering Operator

Aleron; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions seeks a Soldering Operator in Hatfield, PA, for a 40-hour week on 1st shift. This temporary-to-direct position involves precision hand soldering and assembly of electronic and mechanical components, with strict adherence to drawings and IPC-A-610 quality standards.

You will inspect solder joints, operate microscopes and rework tools, and document production records while maintaining a clean, safe workstation. Prior SMT experience and IPC training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of surface-mount soldering experience.
• IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 training preferred; equivalent demonstrated knowledge considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand soldering and rework on SMT and through-hole components.
• Assemble and prepare electronic and mechanical components using drawings, BOMs, routing sheets, and work instructions.
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies for quality and workmanship per IPC-A-610 standards.
• Use soldering irons, hot-air/rework equipment, microscopes, and hand tools safely.
• Complete production records, traceability, in-process inspections, and report defects promptly.
• Follow safety, quality, and environmental procedures; keep workstation clean and organized.
• Contribute to continuous improvement focused on quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.

Skills

Surface-mount soldering

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Title: Soldering Operator

Location: Hatfield, PA

Employment Type: Temporary To direct

Industry: Manufacturing industry

Compensation: $ 18.00 /hr

Schedule: 40 hours / week 1st shift

About the Opportunity

• Join a hands-on manufacturing team responsible for assembling high-quality electronic and mechanical components used in flowmeters and related products.
• You’ll perform precision soldering, assembly, inspection, and rework while following detailed drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys precision work and takes pride in producing reliable, high-quality products.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive the business outcomes they seek. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Perform precision hand soldering and rework on surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components.
• Assemble and prepare electronic and mechanical components using drawings, bills of material, routing sheets, and work instructions.
• Inspect solder joints and completed assemblies for quality, correct placement, polarity, cleanliness, and workmanship in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards.
• Use soldering irons, hot-air/rework equipment, microscopes, hand tools, fixtures, and other production equipment safely and effectively.
• Complete production records, traceability documentation, in-process inspections, and report defects or process issues promptly.
• Follow ESD, safety, quality, environmental, and company procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workstation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on quality, productivity, cost, and delivery.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+years of experience with surface-mount soldering

What Sets You Apart

• 1+year of electronic assembly, hand soldering, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience soldering surface-mount and through-hole components.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 training or certification is preferred; equivalent demonstrated knowledge and skill will be considered.
• Prior experience assembling flowmeters, instrumentation, or other precision electronic products
• Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, acceptable solder joints and recognize common soldering defects.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, bills of material, assembly documentation, and basic component identification markings.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to perform precise repetitive work.
• Ability to use microscopes or other magnification equipment for extended periods as required by the work.
• Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills needed to complete production and quality records.
• Ability to work independently after training and collaboratively within a production team.
• Soldering Skills Assessment
• Successful completion of a practical soldering test is to qualify for this position

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check

Legal

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.