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Solder Assembly Technician

Seeking a hands-on experienced component assembly solder technician. This position requires someone with high energy, attention to detail, and effective communication skills, with a willingness to jump in where needed.

Pay $18.00 – $24.00 per hour*

On-the-job training

Paid time off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Excellent Benefits

• Additional long weekends and bonus days off, including one week off with pay during Christmas holiday
• 401(k)
• Health insurance, including out of pocket medical expense funding
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Referral Program

Days and Hours

Hours during our work/life balance testing are Monday through Thursday, 6 am until 3:20 pm and occasional Fridays, 6 am until 10 am, as needed. This is working 36 hours with 40 hours pay*.

*Training must be completed. You will work a 40-hour week until fully trained.

Location

34 Mount Pleasant Road, Aston, PA 19014

High Overview of Position Responsibilities

• Good attendance including punctuality.
• Review and understand company’s requirements and specifications.
• Work per Rieker’s quality management system.
• Process, fabricate units per work orders/schematic in a timely manner according to production schedule needs/and individual productivity goals.
• Inspect your own work during the process to identify any problems or reworks.
• Maintain component records and/or logs.
• Notify supervisor of any documentation needs such as drawing revisions.
• Keep your department and work area clean and organized as well as tools/fixtures in good condition.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organization
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to assemble to blueprint or work instruction
• Basic Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience working standing/sitting for long periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Mechanical/Electrical assembly experience is a plus
• Soldering SMT, ISO, or Mil-STD, IPC, and Quality Control a plus!

While we love experienced solder techs we have also had great unexperienced solders thrive in our environment as our in-house IPC trainer can train you! People that are used to dealing with small items or with good hand-eye coordination tend to do well in this environment. Nail technicians, need point crafters, etc.

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