Soldering Technician

Benefits:

• Disability and Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in Sea Tac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

Xanfab is seeking a Soldering Technician to support our PCB assembly (PCBA) production through hands-on soldering, assembly, and rework work. This role plays a key part in maintaining build quality and inventory accuracy on the production floor. The ideal candidate brings hands-on soldering experience, strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and thrives in a dynamic production environment where their contributions are visible and directly add value.

• Perform assembly, rework, and repair of small electrical sub-assemblies in accordance with work instructions, IPC standards, and drawings set forth by the Production Manager
• Maintain status and traceability of component inventory using configuration management tools
• Keep internal documentation organized and up to date
• Contribute to our continuous improvement culture

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001, Class 3 (aerospace/high-reliability) certification required; candidates with lapsed certification and demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered pending re-certification
• Minimum 1 years of experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment
  
  Soldering and desoldering of through-hole and SMT components, including use of microscope, fine-pitch soldering, and rework/modification
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 electrostatic discharge (ESD) control requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Basic computer proficiency (work order logging, MES/ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel

• Familiarity with J-STD-033C and other IPC standards
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Critical thinker who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks
• Kitting experience
• Computer experience/operation (Microsoft Office)

• Ability to work day shift, with occasional overtime and weekend work as business needs require
• Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment)
• ITAR
  - To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State