Soldering Technician

Quadrant, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Quadrant, Inc. in Winchester, VA is seeking a Soldering Technician to perform precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of PCBs, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components for drone production.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of hand-soldering experience with fine-pitch components (0402), read drawings, and follow IPC quality standards. English proficiency required; healthcare benefits provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; electronics assembly training preferred.
• 3+ years of hand-soldering experience, including fine-pitch components (0402) in production or engineering.
• Able to work under magnification and adhere to IPC/quality standards.
• Able to read work instructions, schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Familiar with ESD procedures, lab equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Experience mentoring junior technicians and documenting changes to work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, self-motivated, and communicative with management and coworkers.
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of PCBs, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components under magnification.
• Solder through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components on PCBA and small assemblies.
• Assemble, repair, and modify wire harnesses per drawings and work instructions.
• Inspect solder joints under a microscope; repair non-conformances to IPC standards.
• Read engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and provide feedback to Engineering on documents.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment and tools; report issues promptly.
• Complete travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation per QMS.
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow FOD prevention; restock supplies as needed.
• Support first article inspections and process improvement with Engineering and QC.
• Cross-train and perform other assembly tasks when soldering is not required.

Skills

Hand soldering

Reading drawings

Mentoring

Documentation

Attention to detail

English proficiency

ESD procedures

Soldering under magnification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; electronics assembly training preferred

Tools

ESD equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Soldering Technician

Winchester VA

Pay From: $25 per hour

MUST:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred
• 3+ years of hand-soldering experience, including work with fine-pitch connectors and components as small as 0402 size in a Production or Engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous and accurate work under magnification for extended Production shift periods.
• Ability to read Work Instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
• Familiarity with ESD procedures, lab equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians on soldering and general technician duties
• Experience documenting edits or necessary changes to new or existing work instructions
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and committed to quality workmanship; motivated self-starter and works well with or without constant supervision; communicates effectively with management and coworkers
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.

DUTIES:

• The Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of printed circuit board assemblies, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components in support of drone production. The role requires fine-pitch and micro-component work under magnification to IPC and internal quality standards. It also includes mentoring junior technicians, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting first-article inspections and process improvement.
• Perform hand-soldering of through-hole, surface-mount (SMT), and fine pitch components on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and small electro-mechanical assemblies
• Assemble, repair, and modify wire harnesses as directed from management, drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect components and solder joints of PCBAs under a microscope; perform repair and rework of non-conformances to workmanship standards; install modifications as required
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, wire diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), and Work Instructions used to build parts and assemblies to specification; provide feedback to Engineering on documents as needed
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment and tools as necessary; report issues promptly
• Complete required travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain a clean and organized ESD-safe workstation and comply with FOD (foreign object debris) prevention practices; order and restock supplies as necessary
• Support first article inspections and process improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality Control departments
• Ability to cross train and perform other assembly tasks as needed during times when soldering is not needed

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

• Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act