Hiring- Soldering Technician

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Soldering Technician Job Description The Soldering Technician performs rework, repair, and inspection of surface-mount and through-hole printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) used in power electronics products. This role involves precision hand soldering, component replacement, and touch-up work on SMT PCBAs in a manufacturing environment, ensuring all work meets approved workmanship and quality standards. Responsibilities Perform precision hand soldering, touch-up, rework, and repair on SMT and through-hole PCBAs used in power electronics assemblies. Remove and replace electronic components, including fine-pitch and miniature devices, using soldering irons, hot air tools, microscopes, and rework equipment. Diagnose solder defects, short circuits, open circuits, damaged pads, lifted traces, and other assembly issues, and complete repairs to restore full product functionality and quality. Work independently to process and repair a high volume of PCBs, including batches of several hundred boards, while maintaining consistent quality. Read and follow detailed work instructions, assembly drawings, bills of materials, engineering change notices, and quality criteria. Inspect completed work for workmanship, cleanliness, polarity, orientation, and conformance to internal and customer requirements. Maintain ESD-safe handling practices and ensure proper use and care of soldering materials, tools, and equipment. Document repair activities, nonconformances, and disposition details accurately in production or quality systems. Collaborate with quality, engineering, and production teams to resolve recurring defects and support continuous improvement initiatives. Support troubleshooting and verification activities using basic electronic test equipment, such as multimeters, when required. Essential Skills Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in PCB repair, rework, or a similar repair department role in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in hand soldering of PCB assemblies, including SMT and through-hole components, with strong surface-mount (SMT) hand soldering skills. Demonstrated ability to solder and rework fine-pitch and miniature electronic components under a microscope or magnifying glass for extended periods. Practical experience working on PCB repair, including diagnosing and correcting short circuits, open circuits, and other common assembly defects. Familiarity with SMT PCBAs and power electronics assemblies. Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials. Knowledge of IPC-610 workmanship standards or similar quality criteria for electronic assemblies. Understanding and application of ESD-safe handling practices and procedures. Ability to use microscopes and magnification tools for detailed inspection and rework almost all day. Basic proficiency with electronic test equipment such as multimeters for troubleshooting and verification. Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills and practical judgment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience in an in-house repair department or dedicated rework environment. Experience documenting repair activities and nonconformances in production or quality systems. Familiarity with power electronics products and their specific PCB assembly requirements. Exposure to IPC-610 or similar industry standards for electronic assembly workmanship. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, reliable repairs. Ability to collaborate effectively with quality, engineering, and production teams. Why Work Here? You join a contract-to-hire opportunity that offers long-term stability and the potential to grow into a permanent role. The workplace emphasizes a great work environment where collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement are valued. You benefit from a supportive culture that trusts you to work independently while still providing access to cross-functional teams and resources. The flexible start time within the first shift helps you better align work with your personal schedule, supporting a healthier work-life balance. Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing and repair environment focused on power electronics and PCB assemblies. You work on first shift with a flexible start time window between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., allowing some adjustment to your daily schedule. The position involves extensive hands-on work at a workstation using soldering irons, hot air tools, microscopes, magnifying glasses, and other rework equipment for most of the day. You operate under ESD-safe conditions and follow established production and quality procedures. The environment is structured, safety-conscious, and quality-driven, with close interaction with production, quality, and engineering teams to support ongoing repair and continuous improvement activities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.