Hand Solderer II

Hand Solderer II

Emerald Technologies is looking for a Hand Solderer II to perform high-quality soldering operations on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), including SMT and thru-hole components. This mid-level role requires strong soldering skills, minimal supervision, and consistent ability to meet IPC Class 2 quality standards while supporting assembly, rework, and troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Perform soldering of SMT and thru-hole components at IPC Class 2 standards with minimal supervision.
• Support PCBA assembly, rework, and troubleshooting of moderate complexity.
• Conduct inspections, identify defects, and correct issues independently.
• Maintain production records, quality logs, and ensure adherence to build documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Escalate issues to senior solderers or supervisors for troubleshooting when needed.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and company quality procedures.

Qualifications (Education & Experience):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 24 years of hand soldering experience, including SMT and thru-hole.
• Ability to read and interpret PCBA documentation and mechanical drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• IPC-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certification strongly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Good hand/eye coordination required.
• Must have 20/20 vision (with correction) and color vision.
• Regularly required to sit; occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Regular exposure to flux and other manufacturing chemicals; must follow safety and ESD procedures.

Emerald Technologies is an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers, focusing on high-reliability electronic assemblies. With design and manufacturing facilities in California, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oregon as well as in China and Malaysia. Emerald Technologies specializes in high mix, low- to medium-volume manufacturing for high-reliability markets in the Aerospace/Defense, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Industrial Controls, Power & Infrastructure, Semiconductor and Telecommunications sectors. However, our rapid turnaround times, responsive customer service, and collaborative problem-solving approach distinguishes us from the competition.

At Emerald Technologies, we are committed to fully understanding and meeting the needs of our customers through quality excellence, advanced engineering, and a solid commitment to customer relationships.

Emerald Technologies, is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.