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Build the Future of Aerospace — Join Our Team as a Post-Wave Soldering & Circuit Card Assembly Operator! 

Location: Tucson, AZ | Payrate: $21/hour | Schedule: Monday to Friday 6am to 2:30pm 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aerospace industry to hire experienced Production Operators – Post-Wave Soldering & Circuit Card Assembly for their Tucson, Arizona facility. If you have a strong electronics manufacturing background, exceptional soldering skills, and a passion for precision and quality, this is your opportunity to contribute to mission-critical aerospace technology. 

This is a hands-on role where your expertise directly impacts the reliability and performance of advanced aerospace systems. You’ll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment alongside skilled professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality products under demanding production schedules. 

This is an onsite position in Tucson, AZ — not remote. Overtime opportunities are available! 

What You’ll Do 

As a Post-Wave Soldering & Circuit Card Assembly Operator, you will perform complex production and assembly tasks requiring strong technical knowledge, precision, and problem-solving abilities. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Perform manual circuit card assembly and post-wave soldering operations  

• Operate automated assembly and test equipment  

• Conduct hand soldering, inspection, testing, and repair of electronic assemblies  

• Set up production lines, machinery, feeders, and assembly equipment  

• Perform feeder repairs and first-level preventative maintenance  

• Inspect products to ensure compliance with quality and soldering specifications  

• Identify and troubleshoot assembly process issues and component defects  

• Support high-quality production goals while meeting tight deadlines  

• Read and follow detailed documentation, procedures, and manufacturing instructions  

• Collaborate with supervisors, team members, and cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges  

• Assist in training and guiding newer employees on work methods and processes  

• Maintain adherence to all safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment  

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma plus additional technical coursework, or equivalent combination of education and experience  

• 4–5 years of relevant electronics manufacturing or production assembly experience  

• Experience with post-wave soldering, SMT processing systems, and circuit card assembly  

• Ability to perform hand soldering and operate assembly/test equipment  

• Strong understanding of board assembly processes and product flow  

• Knowledge of soldering specifications, product quality standards, and inspection procedures  

• Ability to set up, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot assembly equipment  

• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination  

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, dust, chemicals, and temperature variations  

• Experience using manufacturing software and computer applications including Excel, Word, documentation control systems, and related tools  

• Strong communication and teamwork skills  

• Ability to work efficiently under tight production deadlines  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Industry-recognized soldering or manufacturing certifications as required by site operations  

• Experience with in-circuit and functional test fixturing  

• Advanced manufacturing systems knowledge  

• Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience  

• Experience mentoring or providing guidance to team members  

• Familiarity with continuous improvement and lean manufacturing practices  

If you’re ready to take your electronics manufacturing career to new heights and contribute to products that make a difference, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today and become part of the team powering the future of aerospace manufacturing! 

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Every year, PDS Tech Commercial and PDS Defense place thousands of skilled trades and engineering associates into roles all across the nation. Since our founding in 1977, we have maintained the highest standard of service and satisfaction among both talent and clients.

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