Soldering Technician III

Job Title: Soldering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Wire & Harness Electronics Assembler to support complex cable, harness, and electromechanical assemblies in a high-quality manufacturing environment. This role requires strong hands-on experience with wire preparation, soldering, crimping, routing, and First Article Assembly, as well as the ability to interpret detailed drawings and schematics. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, quality-driven, and capable of working independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex wire and cable harness assembly operations, including point-to-point wiring, harness routing, lacing, and tie-down, and chassis and panel wiring.
• Hand solder and de-solder wires and connectors using through-hole soldering techniques.
• Perform wire preparation tasks including stripping, tinning, lead prep, and termination.
• Crimp, stake, fasten, and secure wires, connectors, terminals, and contacts using hand tools and crimp tools.
• Assemble wire harnesses and cables per electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and work instructions.
• Support First Article Assembly (FAI) builds, including building initial units from new or revised drawings, identifying drawing discrepancies or build issues, and providing feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Install and route wires to meet electrical, mechanical, and workmanship requirements.
• Use hand tools and small power tools to assemble connectors, cables, and harness components.
• Perform in-process inspections, go/no-go testing, and basic continuity testing.
• Troubleshoot wiring defects and perform rework or repair on rejected assemblies.
• Perform work under a microscope as required for soldering or inspection.
• Support additional processes such as labeling and color-coding, epoxy bonding, potting, encapsulation, and curing.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of chemicals and materials.
• Accurately complete production documentation, First Article records, and quality logs.
• Ensure quality checks are completed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Provide basic training or guidance to less experienced assemblers as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• 6-8 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow production drawings, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions with general supervision.
• Understanding and application of established acceptable workmanship practices in electronic assembly.
• Capability to interpret and work from electromechanical schematics, drawings, work instructions, and bills of material.
• Skill in reading worksheets and wiring diagrams, and selecting components such as transistors, resistors, relays, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
• Experience in connecting component lead wires to printed circuits or routing and connecting wires between individual component leads and other components.
• Proficiency in using hand and small power tools to place small components in boards, cables, connectors, etc.
• Ability to perform hand soldering using a soldering iron.
• Experience in performing online go-not-go testing and inspection to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.
• Troubleshooting and replacing defects of finished products.
• Ability to rework and repair defective units rejected by inspection or test personnel.
• Adherence to safety procedures in the use and handling of flammable and hazardous chemicals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in wire/harness soldering is a significant advantage.
• Capability to perform work under a microscope for soldering and inspection.
• Experience in additional assembly tasks such as potting, encapsulating, sanding, cleaning, epoxy bonding, curing, stamping, etching, impregnating, and color coding parts and assemblies.

Why Work Here?

Join a high-quality manufacturing environment where your skills in wire and harness electronics assembly are valued and essential to the production process. You will have the opportunity to work independently, providing feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams, and contribute to the training of less experienced assemblers. This role offers flexibility with shift hours and opportunities for overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment is based in San Diego, CA, operating on a 1st shift from 5am to 1:30pm or 6:00am to 2:30pm, with flexibility in shift hours. The role includes approximately 10 hours of overtime a week and occasional Saturdays. The facility supports a collaborative and safety-conscious atmosphere, utilizing hand tools and small power tools for assembly processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.