Soldering Technician

Winchester VA

Pay From: $25 per hour

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred
• 3+ years of hand-soldering experience, including work with fine-pitch connectors and components as small as 0402 size in a Production or Engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to perform meticulous and accurate work under magnification for extended Production shift periods.
• Ability to read Work Instructions, schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings
• Familiarity with ESD procedures, lab equipment, and basic hand tools.
• Experience training and mentoring junior technicians on soldering and general technician duties
• Experience documenting edits or necessary changes to new or existing work instructions
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and committed to quality workmanship; motivated self-starter and works well with or without constant supervision; communicates effectively with management and coworkers
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required to perform the responsibilities of this role.

• The Soldering Technician performs precision hand-soldering, inspection, and rework of printed circuit board assemblies, wire harnesses, and small electro-mechanical components in support of drone production. The role requires fine-pitch and micro-component work under magnification to IPC and internal quality standards. It also includes mentoring junior technicians, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting first-article inspections and process improvement.
• Perform hand-soldering of through-hole, surface-mount (SMT), and fine pitch components on printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) and small electro-mechanical assemblies
• Assemble, repair, and modify wire harnesses as directed from management, drawings, and work instructions
• Inspect components and solder joints of PCBAs under a microscope; perform repair and rework of non-conformances to workmanship standards; install modifications as required
• Read and interpret basic engineering drawings, schematics, wire diagrams, bill of materials (BOM), and Work Instructions used to build parts and assemblies to specification; provide feedback to Engineering on documents as needed
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate equipment and tools as necessary; report issues promptly
• Complete required travelers, inspection records, and non-conformance documentation in compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Maintain a clean and organized ESD-safe workstation and comply with FOD (foreign object debris) prevention practices; order and restock supplies as necessary
• Support first article inspections and process improvement initiatives with Engineering and Quality Control departments
• Ability to cross train and perform other assembly tasks as needed during times when soldering is not needed

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

• Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act