Soldering Technician

The Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of printed circuit board assemblies, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components in support of drone production. Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and committed to quality workmanship; motivated self-starter and works well with or without constant supervision; communicates effectively with management and coworkers.

Soldering Technician
Winchester VA
Pay From: $25 per hour

MUST:
High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred
3+ years of hand-soldering experience, including work with fine-pitch connectors and components as small as 0402 size in a Production or Engineering environment
Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous and accurate work under magnification for extended Production shift periods.
Ability to read Work Instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
Familiarity with ESD procedures, lab equipment, and basic hand tools.
Experience training and mentoring junior technicians on soldering and general technician duties
Experience documenting edits or necessary changes to new or existing work instructions
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and committed to quality workmanship; motivated self-starter and works well with or without constant supervision; communicates effectively with management and coworkers
Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.


DUTIES:
The Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of printed circuit board assemblies, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components in support of drone production. The role requires fine-pitch and micro-component work under magnification to IPC and internal quality standards. It also includes mentoring junior technicians, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting first-article inspections and process improvement.
Perform hand-soldering of through-hole, surface-mount (SMT), and fine pitch components on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and small electro-mechanical assemblies
Assemble, repair, and modify wire harnesses as directed from management, drawings, and work instructions
Inspect components and solder joints of PCBAs under a microscope; perform repair and rework of non-conformances to workmanship standards; install modifications as required
Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, wire diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), and Work Instructions used to build parts and assemblies to specification; provide feedback to Engineering on documents as needed
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment and tools as necessary; report issues promptly
Complete required travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
Maintain a clean and organized ESD-safe workstation and comply with FOD (foreign object debris) prevention practices; order and restock supplies as necessary
Support first article inspections and process improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality Control departments
Ability to cross train and perform other assembly tasks as needed during times when soldering is not needed Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .