Cable & Harness Soldering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Soldering Technician is responsible for assembling cable and wire harnesses, box builds, kitting, and related electro-mechanical products from start to finish. This role works under indirect supervision and requires precision, attention to detail, and adherence to quality and production standards.

• Read and interpret work orders, production documentation, blueprints, schematics, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions.

• Perform a wide range of assembly and soldering tasks, including but not limited to:

  • Wire cutting, stripping, labeling, crimping, stuffing, bag & tag

  • Hand soldering (wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, PCB soldering)

  • Potting, heat shrink, backshelling, harnessing, and harness board construction

  • IDC, SCSI, continuity testing, pin extraction

  • Box builds, kitting, wire list creation, and special projects

• Inspect work for quality and workmanship in accordance with IPC standards.

• Assist with Quality Management System (QMS) activities and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620; J-STD-001 certification preferred.

• Strong hand-eye coordination with the ability to perform fine soldering under magnification (microscope use).

• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and assembly drawings.

• Ability to distinguish colors for wiring and color-coding purposes.

• Proficient in using hand tools including long-nose pliers, side cutters, and soldering irons.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.

• Capable of computing measurements accurately.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 1–2 years of experience in electro-mechanical or cable/harness assembly preferred.

• Basic computer skills required.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Requires close vision, manual dexterity, and prolonged sitting at a workstation.

You should be proficient in:

• IPC-A-610
• Soldering
• Blueprint Reading