Mfg - Solderer II

Amphenol Printed Circuits•Nashua, NH

About The Position

This position is responsible for soldering, rework, and assembly. The role uses a microscope to verify product flow and includes delivering product throughout the facility. The Solderer II maintains solder pots, Wenesco equipment, and the Trident defluxion system; monitors soldering supplies; and submits monthly solder samples for qualification. The position also assists the Process Engineer by building, repairing, and modifying electrical test fixtures, harnesses, solder fixtures, assembly tooling, and related items. The employee contributes to manufacturability and continuous-improvement efforts, tracks assigned action items, follows safety regulations, and may cross-train in other departments or perform other assigned duties. Overtime may be required to cover alternate shifts and weekends. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person under the cited ITAR and immigration-law definitions; sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and follow internal and customer work instructions.
Team-oriented and willing to interface with and assist other workgroups as necessary.
Self-starter who is motivated to make improvements and take ownership of projects.
Ability to multitask and help drive the department toward business and departmental goals.
Ability to provide timely, cost-effective solutions to problems.
Ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic computer experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must be legally able to work in the United States and qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15, and 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20); sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Basic machine-shop skills, including use of mills, lathes, grinders, Bridgeport machines, band and table saws, drill presses, and belt sanders.
Basic machine setup skills, including experience with wave fountain soldering and setup or operation of Wenesco, Heat Bond, Hytrans, Greenard Press, arbor presses, and swag tools.
J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist certification.
IPC-7711 and IPC-7721 certifications.
Two or more years of PCB experience.

Responsibilities

Use a microscope daily to verify product flow.
Deliver product throughout the facility.
Provide input to improve manufacturability.
Monitor the action-items list and make progress on assigned items.
Participate in continuous-improvement efforts by identifying systematic problems.
Maintain solder pots, Wenesco equipment, and the Trident defluxion system.
Monitor soldering supplies and submit solder samples for monthly qualification.
Assist the Process Engineer by building, repairing, and modifying electrical test fixtures, harnesses, solder fixtures, assembly tooling, and related items.
Work safely and follow all safety regulations.
Cross-train in other departments when required and perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Work overtime for coverage on alternate shifts and weekends when required.