Hand Solderer

Ducommun•Carson, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

A Hand Solderer for Surface Mount Devices (SMD) is responsible for manually placing and soldering miniature electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). This role demands exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and precision to work with microscopes, tweezers, and micro-soldering irons without damaging the delicate components. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and Radio Frequency (RF) product lines. Job Summary Minimum of J-STD-001 Class 2; Class 3 preferred Ability to work steadily for long periods under a microscope. Proficiency with both leaded and lead-free (RoHS) soldering processes. Perform high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications, which may require excellent manual dexterity and use of wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping cable routing, special care in handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult. Work typically involves a wide variety of operations with very long work cycles. May be responsible for final assembly or production build-up of complete units composed of complex sub-assemblies. May also perform some trouble shooting and rework of production items. Review and verify shop packet material received is complete and work with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies. May make minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering etc., but always within established guidelines. Make good judgment in planning work sequences and determining the workability of the completed items. Verify completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Minimum of J-STD-001 Class 2; Class 3 preferred.
Ability to work steadily for long periods under a microscope.
Proficiency with both leaded and lead-free (RoHS) soldering processes.
Ability to effectively read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
Ability to effectively understand and complete assigned paperwork and shop travelers.
Ability to effectively understand internal procedures and policies.
Ability to follow through on verbal, written or diagram instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Prior experience in manufacturing, certified soldering and assembly particularly with electronics.
Ability to work independently with minimum to no supervision.
Excellent hand eye coordination.
Must be safety oriented.
Team oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Nice To Haves

J-STD-001 Class 3 preferred.

Responsibilities

Manually placing and soldering miniature electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
Working with microscopes, tweezers, and micro-soldering irons.
Performing high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications.
Using a wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping cable routing.
Handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult.
Final assembly or production build-up of complete units composed of complex sub-assemblies.
Trouble shooting and rework of production items.
Reviewing and verifying shop packet material received is complete and working with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies.
Making minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering etc., within established guidelines.
Planning work sequences and determining the workability of completed items.
Verifying completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process.
Performing other tasks as assigned.