Soldering Technician

XANFAB INC; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability and Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Xanfab Space, an EMS provider in SeaTac, WA, seeks a Soldering Technician to support PCB assembly through hands-on soldering, assembly, and rework. You will ensure build quality and inventory accuracy on the production floor.

The ideal candidate has hands-on soldering experience, keen attention to detail, and a commitment to quality in a dynamic manufacturing environment where contributions are visible and valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 Class 3 certification required; recertification considered if lapse.
• Minimum 1 year experience in PCBA manufacturing, soldering/desoldering of through-hole and SMT components.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, work instructions, and BOMs.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, rework, and repair of small electrical sub-assemblies per work instructions, IPC standards, and drawings.
• Maintain status and traceability of component inventory using configuration management tools.
• Keep internal documentation organized and up to date.
• Contribute to continuous improvement on the production floor.

Skills

Soldering experience

Attention to detail

Reading drawings/boms

Microsoft Excel

Documentation and logs

Education

High school diploma

IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001 Class 3 certification

Tools

Microscope

Fine-pitch soldering tools

MES/ERP systems

Job description

Benefits:

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking a Soldering Technician to support our PCB assembly (PCBA) production through hands-on soldering, assembly, and rework work. This role plays a key part in maintaining build quality and inventory accuracy on the production floor. The ideal candidate brings hands-on soldering experience, strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and thrives in a dynamic production environment where their contributions are visible and directly add value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, rework, and repair of small electrical sub-assemblies in accordance with work instructions, IPC standards, and drawings set forth by the Production Manager
• Maintain status and traceability of component inventory using configuration management tools
• Keep internal documentation organized and up to date
• Contribute to our continuous improvement culture

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001, Class 3 (aerospace/high-reliability) certification required; candidates with lapsed certification and demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered pending re-certification
• Minimum 1 years of experience in a PCBA manufacturing environmentSoldering and desoldering of through-hole and SMT components, including use of microscope, fine-pitch soldering, and rework/modification
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 electrostatic discharge (ESD) control requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Basic computer proficiency (work order logging, MES/ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with J-STD-033C and other IPC standards
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Critical thinker who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks
• Kitting experience
• Computer experience/operation (Microsoft Office)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work day shift, with occasional overtime and weekend work as business needs require
• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment)
• ITAR- To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State