Solderer

Impact ES–Vancouver•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

The Solderer joins the Production team and assembles electronic products according to drawings and documentation requirements. The role performs soldering and rework on through-hole (TH) and surface-mount (SMT) components and ensures products meet IPC and company quality standards. It requires attention to detail, teamwork, quality workmanship, and safe work practices. The Solderer performs mechanical assembly, printed circuit board modifications, and documented production processes. The role also inspects work, tracks job status and time in MES, maintains 6S standards, participates in Lean activities, and follows applicable safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS protocols. The employee is expected to obtain IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications and retain them; IPC-7711 certification may be required if the team needs additional qualified personnel. This position requires the ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods, detailed visual work (including microscope inspection when necessary), and passing specified visual acuity and color vision tests. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States full time without sponsorship now or in the future. The employer conducts background checks on final candidates in compliance with applicable laws.

Requirements

Soldering experience.
Production experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods as required by job tasks.
Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed work, including microscope inspection when necessary.
Must pass a vision exam with minimum visual acuity of 20/25 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Must pass a color vision test to distinguish color-coded components or materials accurately.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of soldering experience.
IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-7711 certifications.
Two years of experience in a production environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assemble electronic products according to drawings and documentation requirements, including TH and SMT components.
Prepare, install, remove, and touch up components using hand soldering.
Modify printed circuit boards, including adding wires or jumper wires and cutting traces.
Perform mechanical assembly using work orders, production drawings, sample assemblies, or verbal instructions.
Read, understand, and navigate Fusion/Factory Logix documentation.
Prepare and stuff assemblies and assist with selective solder operations.
Operate in-line and batch washers according to work instructions.
Operate board heaters according to work instructions.
Depanel assemblies according to work instructions.
Inspect own work and the work of others to the IPC-A-610 class specified in the documentation.
Track job status and time using MES.
Obtain and retain IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications; obtain IPC-7711 certification if the team indicates a need for more qualified personnel.
Take instruction, ask questions, and work well with others.
Maintain 6S standards and look for ways to improve processes.
Follow safety, ESD, ITAR, and QMS protocols and applicable QMS procedures.
Participate in Lean activities and embrace change.
Perform epoxy, RTV, or potting requirements according to documentation.