Solderer I (24864)

Summary:

Perform a variety of assembly operations on electronic components and subassemblies on the production line utilizing work process procedures, written instructions, diagrams, and specifications.  Primary work is conducted under a lighted magnified lens, utilizing small hand tools, machinery and applicable materials, while soldering components and assembling to printed circuit boards utilizing a soldering iron.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret assembly instructions, drawings and work instruction processes.
• Identify hardware, wire assemblies, metal, plastic, and other components.
• Written tests for ESD + Soldering requirements+ IPC-A-610 Class 3 + J-Std-001 certification.
• Handle thru hole components, fine pitched capacitors, resistors, SMT and other pick and place components and sub assemblies including BGA components and assemblies, FR4 PCBs, mechanical assemblies and Hybrids.
• Use tools such as tweezers, fine pitched tools, Calipers, Gauges, Scales, Wire strippers, multi-meters.
• Probe using a multi-meter capacitors, resistors for value/capacitance.
• Use Inserts assembly machine to install inserts on PCBs and housings.
• Depanel and clean PCBA’s
• Bend leads per IPC – A-610 Class 3 / J-STD-001 / Mil-STD / drawing requirements.
• Use high temperature solder pot for lead solder tinning leads of components as well as hybrids.
• Use Soldering irons to solder thru hole components and Hybrids on FR4 PCBS conforming to IPC-A-610 Class 3 / J-STD-001 / Mil-STD.
• Use hot air gun and tweezer equipment to remove components from and rework PCBs conforming to IPC-A-610 Class 3 / J-STD-001 / Mil-STD. 
• Clean PCBS, post soldering assembly, using Isopropyl Alcohol
• May be required to pour such chemicals into PCBAs or on sub-assemblies for the purpose of conformal coating/sealing/ encapsulation.
• Inspect - to the prints and procedures - the components and PCBs for defects before starting the assembly and after finishing his/her part of the assembly.
• Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling.
• Comply with all in-house training as identified in job specific family and or specific training plan.
• Follow company 6S and continuous improvement (kaizen) objectives.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Perform general physical activities.
• Monitor processes, materials and surroundings.
• Experience soldering per J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 class 3 requirements.
• Be familiar with wiring color coding system used in the thru hole electronics industry.
• Ability to work on a team and be a good team member.
• Ability to access documents using a computer
• Sense of urgency, successful at meeting deadlines.
• Mechanical aptitude/dexterity and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Fluency in English Language- Reading, written & spoken

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma /GED or equivalent experience
• Valid Permanent Resident or citizen of the United States of America

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Alien.

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.