Hand Solderer

Hand Solderer

A Hand Solderer for Surface Mount Devices (SMD) is responsible
for manually placing and soldering miniature electronic components onto Printed
Circuit Boards (PCBs). This role demands exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor
skills, and precision to work with microscopes, tweezers, and micro-soldering
irons without damaging the delicate components.

Who are we?

Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.

Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.

Our Performance Center in Carson, CA is the Engineered
Products Group site for our Human Machine Interface, Motion Control Device, and
Radio Frequency (RF) product lines.

Job Summary

• Minimum of J-STD-001 Class 2; Class 3 preferred
• Ability to work steadily for long periods under a microscope.
  
• Proficiency with both leaded and lead-free (RoHS) soldering processes.
• Perform high skill level work with effective use and understanding of complex schematics, drawings, final assembly blueprints, wiring diagrams or specifications, which may require excellent manual dexterity and use of wide variety of hand tools, soldering, wiring, crimping cable routing, special care in handling and soldering where access is somewhat difficult.
  
• Work typically involves a wide variety of operations with very long work cycles.
  
• May be responsible for
  final assembly or production build-up of complete units composed of complex
  sub-assemblies.
  
• May also perform some trouble shooting and rework of production items.
  
• Review and verify shop packet material received is complete and work with necessary support personnel to correct discrepancies.
  
• May make minor procedural decisions in fitting, soldering etc., but always within established guidelines.
  
• Make good judgment in planning work sequences and determining the workability of the completed items.
  
• Verify completion of work and shop traveler sign off prior to continuing to next process.
  
• Other tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability
  to effectively read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
  
• Ability
  to effectively understand and complete assigned paperwork and shop
  travelers.
  
• Ability
  to effectively understand internal procedures and policies.
  
• Ability
  to follow through on verbal, written or diagram instructions.
  
• Ability
  to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole
  numbers and common fractions.
  
• Prior
  experience in manufacturing, certified soldering and assembly particularly
  with electronics.
  
• Work
  independently with minimum to no supervision.
  
• Excellent
  hand eye coordination.
  
• Must
  be safety oriented.
  
• Team
  oriented with a continuous improvement outlook.

Required Experience and Education

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent.
  
• 3 - 5 year related experience
  and/or training.
  
• J-STD-001 Class III Solder
  Certification required (training and re-certification offered within first
  90 days).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Veterans/Disabled

23301 S. Wilmington Ave
Carson, California, 90745
United States