Soldering Technician

Paradigm Information Services; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. is seeking a skilled Soldering Technician to assemble, modify, inspect, and rework electronic products to IPC and company quality standards.

The role involves hand soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components, PCB modifications, and supporting mechanical and production assembly activities. The ideal candidate has hands-on soldering experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow drawings and instructions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on soldering experience and production environment exposure.
• Ability to read drawings, work instructions, and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assemble electronics per drawings and work instructions.
• Solder through-hole and surface-mount components by hand.
• Modify PCBs, wire/jumper-wire installations, and trace cutting.
• Perform mechanical assembly from orders and drawings.
• Read Fusion and FactoryLogix documentation.
• Prepare and stuff PCBs, assist with selective solder operations.
• Operate inline and batch washers as directed.
• Operate board heaters and depanel assemblies.
• Handle epoxy, RTV, and potting tasks per docs.
• Inspect own work and others per IPC-A-610 standards.
• Track job status with Manufacturing Execution System.
• Obtain and maintain IPC certifications (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-7711).

Skills

Soldering experience

Production experience

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

IPC-7711 certification

Tools

Fusion

FactoryLogix

PCB rework experience

Job description

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. | Contract

Vancouver, United States | Posted on 07/29/2026

We work with our candidates to ensure that their career goals are a good match to a client company’s organization and environment. We look forward to connecting with you!

Job Description

Paradigm is seeking a skilled Soldering Technician to assemble, modify, inspect, and rework electronic products to IPC and company quality standards. This position performs hand soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components, completes printed circuit board modifications, and supports mechanical and production assembly activities.

The ideal candidate has hands-on soldering or electronics production experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow drawings consistently, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Type: 6 month contract-to-hire

Shift: Day Shift (5:00AM - 3:30pm, Mon - Thurs)

Pay: $20-$26 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick leave

As a Soldering Technician, you will:

• Assemble electronic products according to drawings, work instructions, and documentation requirements
  
• Prep, install, remove, and touch up through-hole and surface-mount components using hand-soldering techniques
  
• Perform printed circuit board modifications, including wire and jumper-wire installation and trace cutting
  
• Perform mechanical assembly using work orders, production drawings, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions
  
• Read, understand, and navigate Fusion and FactoryLogix documentation
  
• Prep and stuff printed circuit boards and assist with selective solder operations
  
• Operate in-line and batch washers according to work instructions
  
• Operate board heaters according to work instructions
  
• Depanel electronic assemblies according to work instructions
  
• Perform epoxy, RTV, and potting work according to documentation
  
• Inspect your own work and the work of others according to the IPC-A-610 class specified in the documentation
  
• Track job status and production time using a Manufacturing Execution System
  
• Obtain and maintain IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications
  
• Obtain and maintain IPC-7711 certification if required by the team
  
• Follow safety, electrostatic discharge, ITAR, and Quality Management System requirements
  
• Maintain 6S standards and identify opportunities to improve production processes
  
• Participate in Lean manufacturing activities and adapt to process changes
  
• Take instructions, ask questions, and work collaboratively with team members
  

Requirements

Our skills and experience wish list includes:

• Previous soldering experience
  
• Previous production or manufacturing experience
  
• Experience performing through-hole or surface-mount soldering
  
• Ability to read and follow drawings, work instructions, and production documentation
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work effectively within a team
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Strong attention to detail
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• One to two years of soldering experience
  
• Two years of experience in a production or electronics manufacturing environment
  
• Current IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC-7711 certification
  
• Experience using Fusion or FactoryLogix
  
• Experience performing PCB rework or modifications
  
• Experience with both through-hole and surface-mount components
  
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, depending on the assigned job tasks
  
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed electronics assembly and inspection work, including work under a microscope
  
• Ability to pass a vision examination with a minimum visual acuity of 20/25 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses
  
• Ability to pass a color-vision test and accurately distinguish color-coded components and materials
  

Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includesmedical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do.Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfectjob for candidates. We're connected with some of the mostinnovative tech companies around, giving our employees thatcompetitive edge needed in today's job market.

Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basisof race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status,disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision ofemployment opportunities and benefits.