Touch-Up/Rework (51227)

Paycom - ATS; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k match

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Health & wellness

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VSE, based in Reno, NV, seeks a Touch-Up / Rework Solder Technician to perform precision soldering, desoldering, and rework on PCBs and electronic assemblies to correct defects found during inspection or testing.

This role contributes to quality improvements, adheres to IPC standards such as IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001, and collaborates with engineering and production teams to reduce scrap and improve yield. Prior familiarity with SMT and through-hole assemblies is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on soldering and rework experience (manufacturing or repair environment preferred).
• Experience with SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Proficient in hand soldering and desoldering techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Familiarity with microscope-assisted soldering and fine-pitch components.
• Knowledge of ESD control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform soldering, desoldering, and component replacement on PCBs and electronic assemblies.
• Rework through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components (including BGAs, QFNs, and connectors, as skill permits).
• Correct defects such as solder bridges, insufficient solder, cold joints, lifted leads, and misalignment.
• Use soldering irons, hot air rework stations, heat plates, and related tools with precision.
• Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions, and applicable IPC standards.
• Inspect work using microscopes, magnifiers, and visual inspection tools.
• Ensure reworked assemblies meet IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and internal quality standards.
• Identify root causes of defects and communicate findings to engineering or quality teams.
• Accurately document rework performed, including defect type, corrective action, and materials used.
• Follow ESD, safety, cleanroom, and material handling procedures (including solder, flux, and chemicals).
• Handle sensitive electronic components with care.
• Maintain soldering equipment and tools in good working order.
• Support continuous improvement and assist in training junior technicians as needed.

Skills

Soldering

Desoldering

Rework

Microscope inspection

Reading schematics

Tools

Soldering irons

Hot air rework stations

Microscopes

ESD equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Reno, NV 89521, Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, ABOUT VSE

We've been in business since 1981, founded on the principle of providing the best services to our customers through hard work and a commitment to excellence. VSE provides superior turn-key PCB solutions that exceed industry exacting standards. We provide assembly and engineering services for electro-mechanical products.

VSE exists to empower life-changing and life-saving technologies worldwide. We are successful because of our commitment to exceptional customer service, being nimble, and delivering the highest quality.

Our team members are humble, curious, and electric! We are team players, practicing gratitude and treating others with respect. We are passionate learners, hungry for understanding and eager to explore. We are energized with positivity, wired, and driven to succeed!

Join our team to unlock our dynamic benefits: competitive pay, generous 401k match, flexible schedules, paid time off, holiday pay, health and wellness, along with opportunities for growth and development.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Touch-Up / Rework Solder Technician is responsible for performing precision soldering, desoldering, and rework on printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies to correct defects identified during inspection or testing. This role ensures assemblies meet quality, reliability, and customer specifications while complying with industry standards such as IPC. The technician plays a critical role in reducing scrap, improving yield, and supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform soldering, desoldering, and component replacement on PCBs and electronic assemblies
• Rework through-hole, SMT, and fine-pitch components (including BGAs, QFNs, and connectors, as skill permits)
• Correct defects such as solder bridges, insufficient solder, cold joints, lifted leads, and misalignment
• Use soldering irons, hot air rework stations, heat plates, and related tools with precision
• Interpret assembly drawings, schematics, work instructions, and applicable IPC standards
• Inspect work using microscopes, magnifiers, and visual inspection tools
• Ensure reworked assemblies meet IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and internal quality standards
• Identify root causes of defects and communicate findings to engineering or quality teams
• Accurately document rework performed, including defect type, corrective action, and materials used
• Follow ESD, safety, cleanroom, and material handling procedures (including solder, flux, and chemicals)
• Handle sensitive electronic components with care
• Maintain soldering equipment and tools in good working order
• Support continuous improvement and assist in training junior technicians as needed

Qualifications: Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on soldering and electronic rework experience (manufacturing or repair environment preferred)
• Experience working with SMT and through-hole assemblies
• Proficient in hand soldering and desoldering techniques
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, and work instructions
• Familiarity with microscope-assisted soldering and fine-pitch components
• Knowledge of ESD control practices
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication skills with engineering, quality, and production teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and meet deadlines

Certifications (Preferred or Required, as applicable)

• IPC-A-610 Certified or in process (Class 2 or Class 3 preferred)
• J-STD-001 Certification
• BGA or advanced rework certification (preferred but not required

VSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.