Solder Machine Team Leader

This position is eligible for a $500.00 hiring/retention bonus!

$100 Monthly Perfect Attendance Award

Off at noon on FRIDAYS!

Pay range
: $, based on experience

Hours:M-Th 5:45am-3:15pm, F 5:45am-12:00pm

The Solder Machine Team Leader is responsible for leading the daily operation of wave and selective solder production lines used to manufacture printed circuit board assemblies. This working leadership position sets up, programs, operates, and monitors soldering equipment while providing direction, training, and support to other solder machine operators.

The Team Leader helps coordinate production priorities, assigns work, monitors product quality, and ensures equipment is operated safely and efficiently. Previous wave or selective solder experience is preferred; however, the company is willing to train a dependable individual who demonstrates leadership ability, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

• Lead and support the daily activities of wave and selective solder machine operators.
• Coordinate work assignments and production priorities based on the manufacturing schedule.
• Set up, program, operate, and monitor wave and selective solder machines.
• Assist operators with machine setups, product changeovers, programming, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Verify that operators are using the correct programs, tooling, fixtures, materials, and production documentation.
• Ensure production lines are properly staffed and communicate personnel or scheduling concerns to management.
• Monitor workflow and help move employees or resources between soldering lines as production needs change.
• Review drawings, bills of material, work instructions, and production documentation before beginning a job.
• Adjust approved process parameters, including conveyor speed, solder temperature, flux application, preheat settings, solder pot height, and solder nozzle position.
• Create and modify selective solder programs after completing the required training and receiving authorization.
• Monitor machine performance and production output to ensure soldering processes remain stable and efficient.
• Inspect circuit boards for solder bridges, insufficient solder, excess solder, opens, icicles, damaged components, and other workmanship defects.
• Verify component placement, orientation, polarity, and seating before and after soldering.
• Respond to machine alarms, process issues, repeated defects, and production delays.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and coordinate additional support from Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, or Production Management when necessary.
• Ensure operators complete required production, process, quality, material, maintenance, and traceability records accurately.
• Confirm that nonconforming products are properly identified and controlled.
• Train new and existing employees in machine operation, product setup, safety requirements, quality expectations, and company procedures.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, guidance, and feedback.
• Report performance, attendance, conduct, safety, and training concerns to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Assist with product changeovers and the installation of fixtures, nozzles, tooling, and materials.
• Monitor solder, flux, nitrogen, and other process materials to prevent production interruptions.
• Ensure required equipment cleaning and routine operator maintenance are completed and documented.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized soldering areas.
• Enforce ESD controls, machine-guarding requirements, chemical-handling procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Promote teamwork, quality, productivity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Provide day-to-day direction to employees working on assigned solder machine lines.
• Assign tasks and communicate production priorities clearly.
• Monitor employee training and verify competency before employees work independently.
• Support operators in resolving equipment, material, quality, and workflow problems.
• Escalate significant production, personnel, safety, quality, or equipment concerns to management.
• Help ensure production goals are met without compromising safety or product quality.
• Lead by example by following all company policies and maintaining professional conduct.
• Participate in production meetings and communicate relevant information to team members.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, processes, training,…