Soldering Technician

Paradigm Information Services, Inc.•Vancouver, WA

4d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm is seeking a skilled Soldering Technician to assemble, modify, inspect, and rework electronic products to IPC and company quality standards. This position performs hand soldering on through-hole and surface-mount components, completes printed circuit board modifications, and supports mechanical and production assembly activities. The ideal candidate has hands-on soldering or electronics production experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow drawings consistently, work instructions, and quality requirements.

Requirements

Previous soldering experience
Previous production or manufacturing experience
Experience performing through-hole or surface-mount soldering
Ability to read and follow drawings, work instructions, and production documentation
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Basic computer skills
Strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

One to two years of soldering experience
Two years of experience in a production or electronics manufacturing environment
Current IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC-7711 certification
Experience using Fusion or FactoryLogix
Experience performing PCB rework or modifications
Experience with both through-hole and surface-mount components
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Assemble electronic products according to drawings, work instructions, and documentation requirements
Prep, install, remove, and touch up through-hole and surface-mount components using hand-soldering techniques
Perform printed circuit board modifications, including wire and jumper-wire installation and trace cutting
Perform mechanical assembly using work orders, production drawings, sample assemblies, and verbal instructions
Read, understand, and navigate Fusion and FactoryLogix documentation
Prep and stuff printed circuit boards and assist with selective solder operations
Operate in-line and batch washers according to work instructions
Operate board heaters according to work instructions
Depanel electronic assemblies according to work instructions
Perform epoxy, RTV, and potting work according to documentation
Inspect your own work and the work of others according to the IPC-A-610 class specified in the documentation
Track job status and production time using a Manufacturing Execution System
Obtain and maintain IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications
Obtain and maintain IPC-7711 certification if required by the team
Follow safety, electrostatic discharge, ITAR, and Quality Management System requirements
Maintain 6S standards and identify opportunities to improve production processes
Participate in Lean manufacturing activities and adapt to process changes
Take instructions, ask questions, and work collaboratively with team members