Through Hole Assembly Technician

Arbin Instruments; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in College Station is seeking an SMT Assembly Tech who will be responsible for assembling circuit boards using soldering techniques. Candidates must possess strong soldering skills and electrical assembly experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in SMT inspection and component identification. The role requires teamwork and attention to detail, along with the ability to follow instructions and maintain a clean work environment. This position offers full-time hours with physical demands including occasional lifting of 30 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work full time.
• Min 3-5 years of SMT inspection experience on component identification.
• Min 3-5 years experience in mechanical assembly and performing reworks on printed circuit boards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble circuit boards and utilize SMT and thru-hole soldering techniques.
• Perform soldering duties and prepare components using lead-forming tools.
• Conduct online visual inspections to ensure product quality.

Skills

Soldering

Electrical assembly

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

SMT Assembly Tech - The candidate will be assembling circuit boards and utilizing SMT and thru-hole soldering techniques. Candidates must have strong soldering background and electrical assembly experience.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Read work orders, follow production drawings, and routings.
• Perform soldering duties; pre-wave assembly, through-hole and surface mount.
• Prepare components using a variety of lead-forming tools.
• Connect or route component lead wires between individual component leads or other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points.
• Perform online visual inspection and produce products to acceptable production level.
• Ensures quality of product, conformance to designated process controls, and written procedures and maintains efficiency to comply with schedule requirements.
• Must be familiar with Surface-Mount and Through-hole Technology.
• Ability to identify component packages and values.
• Follow all work instructions and documents according to company standards.
• Testing and packaging of PCBA assemblies.
• Communicate any quality issues to the immediate supervisor/team lead.
• Solder rework and touch-up of PCBA assemblies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Have a good mechanical understanding and ability to learn, use, maintain and repair assembly equipment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to work full time.
• Must be able to remove and replace defective components.
• Knowledge and experience with complex soldering.
• Basic computer and math knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read and write English, follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to Teamwork.
• Willing to train the right person.

Education and Experience

• A High School diploma or GED required.
• Min 3-5 years of SMT inspection experience on component identification.
• Min 3-5 years experience in mechanical, pre-wave assembly, through-hole, surface mount, electronic component identification, and performing reworks on printed circuits boards.

Physical Demands

Occasionally lifting 30 lbs.

Work Environment

In production and Clean Room