Surface Mount Solderer - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Davenport, IA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Surface Mount Solderer is responsible for assembling and disassembling and soldering on a wide variety of parts and sub-assemblies. In this function, the employee will assemble and disassemble electronic products in any state, from partial to complete. They will perform soldering (thru hole & surface mount) on a wide variety of parts and sub-assemblies where the application of heat must be carefully controlled. The role involves replacing malfunctioning parts and/or sub-assemblies as necessary, and diagnosing, troubleshooting, and reworking non-conforming units to return them to acceptable status. The position requires the use of a variety of hand and power tools, soldering irons, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring and test equipment to produce finished electronic products that meet all stated requirements.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. from an accredited institution is required.
  • Must possess job-related math skills; must demonstrate competency in basic electronics, as well as job related assembly and surface finish techniques.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in surface mount soldering, working under extremely close tolerances.
  • Must be proficient in the use of various solders, fluxes, paste, and rinses.
  • Must be able to read and evaluate various types of readouts including blueprints (both mechanical and electronic), assembly drawings, sketches, and analysis sheets, to determine the status of units and/or their components.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot assemblies, using appropriate equipment.
  • Must be skilled in the use of various kinds of hand and power tools, soldering irons, jigs, fixtures, gauges, measuring and test equipment as required by the job.
  • Requires skill in fitting, adjusting, compensating and testing under close tolerances using prescribed methods.
  • Must be able to follow both oral and written instructions when performing job duties.
  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and must be able to get along with co-workers.
  • Must be able to work with limited supervision.
  • All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Nice To Haves

  • Only candidates within a 70-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Responsibilities

  • Assembles and disassembles electronic products in any state, from partial to complete.
  • Performs soldering (thru hole & surface mount) on a wide variety of parts and sub-assemblies where the application of heat must be carefully controlled.
  • Replaces malfunctioning parts and/or sub-assemblies, as necessary.
  • Diagnoses, troubleshoots and reworks non-conforming units in order to return them to acceptable status.
  • Uses a variety of hand and power tools, soldering irons, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and measuring and test equipment to produce finished electronic products that meet all stated requirements.

Benefits

  • Health and Welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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