Hand Solder

General Overview

Functional Area:  OPS - Operations
Career Stream:  PRD - Production
Role:  Production 3
SAP Short Name:  PD3
Job Title:  Production Technical Operator 3
Job Code:  PD3-OPS-TOPR
Job Level:  Band 03
Profile-Holding:  N
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Direct

Summary

Perform class III hand soldering.  In addition to hand soldering will also clean, rework and fabricate parts, components and subassemblies by using scopes and basic hand tools and special devices for the production of components and assemblies.

Job Duties

• Perform Solder assignments to fabricate parts and/or components or perform preparation tasks requisite to fabrication.  Requires the use of basic hand tools, special fasteners, soldering iron and measuring devices.
• Following all written work instructions, process sheets and drawings. 
• Will perform hand soldering of Through Hole, SMT, or Flex product while using a scope. Prepares wire by cutting, stripping, twisting, tinning and solders, fastens wires, cables, resistors, capacitors and other parts and components to pwb’s, connectors, and assemblies. 
• Cleans parts and hand places components during production processes using in-line clean, hand clean and or vapor degreaser. 
• Required to measure and record product data.  Follows all ESD procedures. 
• May also operate soldering equipment such as solder wave, selective solder, surface mount equipment, and special parts preparation equipment.
• Use safety practices and takes prompt action to correct problems. 
• Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals. 
• Actively seeks continuous process improvement. 
• May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees.
• Performs other duties as required and may be used in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload dictates.

AbelConn Electronics is ISO 9001:2015 ISO 13485:2016, AS 9100: rev. D registered, Nadcap Accredited, NASA-STD-8739 and all job duties are to be performed to support the business in meeting all requirements and documented instructions.  Will be responsible for the quality of work and meeting daily quantity standards.  Keep facilities, materials and work areas clean, organized and free of FOD, exercising care in their use. 

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• High School education or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience including microscope soldering or IPC-610 & J-STD certificate desired.
• Will be required to pass J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 certification to be qualified to perform the job duties of a Solder.
• Follows oral and written instructions, and must be able to read blueprints. 

Physical Demands

• Work will involve repetitive hand motion when performing hand soldering. 
• Hand soldering is performed in a sitting position; machine soldering functions may require standing, twisting and stooping positions. 
• Visual exams are required pre-hire and bi-annual to confirm visual acuity of 20/20 with or without glasses along with passing a standard color vision exam. 
• Must be able to perform job functions while using a scope. 
• Job duties require working with and around chemicals. 

Notes

AbelConn is a US ITAR facility and positions with AbelConn involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee’s movement within the facility. As such, AbelConn will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant’s acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed. 

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.