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Wave Solder Machine Operator

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$24 - $26/hr

As a Wave Solder Machine Operator , you will: Set up and run equipment that solders electronic parts to printed circuit boards (PCBs). They prepare the boards, adjust machine settings like heat and ...

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Wave Operator

Erie, PA · On-site

$15.50 - $16/hr

Set up and operate the wave solder machine. Wave operator will inspect for correct thru hole placement before placing PCB's into a wave soldering fixture before loading it into the machine. Inspect ...

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A Manager Wave Solder Machine Operator oversees the operation of wave soldering machines used in assembling electronic circuit boards. This role involves setting up, adjusting, and maintaining the machines to ensure efficient production and high-quality soldering. The manager is also responsible for supervising a team of machine operators, maintaining safety standards, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the final products meet quality specifications. In addition, they may be involved in training staff and implementing process improvements.

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Wave Solder Machine Operator

Wave Solder Machine Operator

VOLT

Milpitas, CA • On-site

$24 - $26/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Thrive with Volt!
Volt is immediately hiring for a Wave Solder Machine Operator in Milpitas, CA.
As a Wave Solder Machine Operator, you will:
Set up and run equipment that solders electronic parts to printed circuit boards (PCBs). They prepare the boards, adjust machine settings like heat and speed, and check the finished items for errors. This role is key in making sure electronics work safely.
  • Program machine parameters (like conveyor speed, temperature profiles, and solder wave height) according to work orders and assembly drawings
  • Visually check circuit boards before and after the soldering process, often using standards like IPC-A-610, to identify defects such as bridges, cold joints, or insufficient solder
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, which includes cleaning the fluxers, emptying the wash system, and scraping dross (oxidized metal) off the molten solder bath
  • Trim or clip excess component leads, clean boards using aqueous washing systems, and perform minor touch-ups with a hand-soldering iron if required
  • Maintain production logs, log machine run times, and record any equipment downtime or defects while strictly following safety protocols

This is a full-time temp to hire contract opportunity.
Schedule: Monday-Friday - 6:00am-2:30pm
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years' experience in wave soldering
  • Chemical handling (solder bar, flux)
  • With knowledge to identify PTH components like resistors/capacitors, connectors, relays etc.
  • With knowledge to identify components polarity/values and color code
  • Able to read and understand SOP
  • Able to lift 15 to 20 lbs

Pay range: $24.00-$26.00 per hour DOE
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
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Volt Workforce Solutions is a recognized leader in the staffing industry, proudly serving the United States and headquartered in Parsippany, NJ. Starting with its humble beginnings in the late 1950s as a publishing company, Volt has grown exponentially to provide quality staffing solutions within a plethora of industries like Technology, Engineering, Accounting, Administrative, Call Centre, and much more. This evolution is concrete proof of the company's dedication to adapt and thrive, embodying its core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Innovation, and Success. Volt’s mission is to make businesses successful by providing what they need most – talented people.

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Parsippany, NJ, US

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