Solder Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Build Precision. Power Innovation. Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Solder Technician!

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $21 /hour | Schedule: Mon to Fri 6am to 2:30pm

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading electronics manufacturing company to hire an experienced Solder Technician who takes pride in precision, quality, and craftsmanship. In this hands-on role, you'll play a critical part in building high-reliability circuit card assemblies that power innovative technologies. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong soldering expertise, and a passion for producing quality work, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Solder Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic assemblies by performing skilled soldering, inspection, and rework tasks. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Perform post-wave soldering inspections, touch-ups, and repairs on circuit card assemblies (CCAs)

• Complete manual soldering and rework of through-hole components to IPC-A-610 quality standards

• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct solder defects, including cold joints, bridging, voids, and insufficient solder

• Perform manual PCB assembly tasks, including masking, coating, and conformal coating applications

• Set up, operate, calibrate, and maintain assembly equipment, hand soldering tools, and automated test systems

• Repair feeders and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment

• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve production and process issues

• Read and interpret technical drawings, assembly documentation, and manufacturing instructions

• Help train and provide guidance to new team members on proper work methods and quality expectations

• Maintain a safe, organized, and quality-focused work environment

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 4-5 years of experience in post-wave soldering, PCB assembly, or a related electronics manufacturing environment

• Experience with circuit card assembly (CCA) processes and soldering techniques

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and process instructions

• Strong understanding of board assembly processes, product flow, and solder quality standards

• Experience identifying and resolving assembly defects

• Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain soldering and assembly equipment

• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with prolonged standing or sitting and repetitive hand movements

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 or other electronics soldering certifications (preferred but not required)

• Experience with in-circuit and functional test fixturing

• Familiarity with SMT processing systems and advanced manufacturing processes

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, documentation control systems, and manufacturing software

• Previous experience mentoring or training team members

Ready to Put Your Precision to Work?

If you're an experienced Solder Technician who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional quality, apply today. Join PDS Tech Commercial and help build the technology that keeps the world moving—one precision assembly at a time.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $21.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.