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Seasonal Wave Solder Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Soldering Operator

Vandalia, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Soldering Operator / Manufacturing Soldering Technician Department: Manufacturing / Production ... ovens, wave solder machines, and related equipment * Identify and report defects, process ...

Soldering Operator

Vandalia, OH

$17.25 - $21.75/hr

Soldering Operator / Manufacturing Soldering Technician Department: Manufacturing / Production ... ovens, wave solder machines, and related equipment * Identify and report defects, process ...

Hand Solder 1

Maple Grove, MN

$17.75 - $23/hr

Production Technical Operator 3 Job Code: PD3-OPS-TOPR Job Level: Band 03 Profile-Holding: N Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct Summary Operate soldering equipment such as solder wave, vapor degreaser ...

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Hand Solder 1

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Production Technical Operator 3 Job Code: PD3-OPS-TOPR Job Level: Band 03 Profile-Holding: N Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct Summary Operate soldering equipment such as solder wave, vapor degreaser ...

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Hand Solder 1

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

$17.75 - $23/hr

Production Technical Operator 3 Job Code: PD3-OPS-TOPR Job Level: Band 03 Profile-Holding: N Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct Summary Operate soldering equipment such as solder wave, vapor degreaser ...

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Primary responsibilities will be to support the Operation of Wave Solder, Selective Solder, Router ... operator support. Individual will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives ...

Manufacturing Operator II

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

... Manufacturing Operator II to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Summary: Performs ... Operates Automated and/or manual assembly equipment such as Pick-N-Place, Wave Solder equipment ...

Primary responsibilities will be to support the Operation of Wave Solder, Selective Solder, Router ... operator support. Individual will be required to participate in process improvement initiatives ...

Manufacturing Operator II

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

... Manufacturing Operator II to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Job Summary: Performs ... Operates Automated and/or manual assembly equipment such as Pick-N-Place, Wave Solder equipment ...

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Machine Operator

San Jose, CA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Machine Operator 3 positions Day Shift Perform production activities that require the operation of ... Controls wave-soldering machine or system to solder electronics components onto printed circuit ...

Machine Operator

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$20 - $24/hr

Controls wave-soldering machine or system to solder electronics components onto printed circuit ... Adjusts controls of machines to regulate operating speed and temperature and height of flux, and ...

Machine Operator

Santa Clara, CA

$20 - $24/hr

Controls wave-soldering machine or system to solder electronics components onto printed circuit ... Adjusts controls of machines to regulate operating speed and temperature and height of flux, and ...

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Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Appleton, WI • On-site

$16.50 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Illinois Tool Works rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

178th of 493 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Job Description:
Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of machine operation and must be a self-starter and team player.
This person must be able to set up and operate the wave solder machine, flux unit and water wash unit. Their duties also include maintaining quality of soldered PC boards, inspection of product and recognizing defects based on IPC-A-610 class 2 standards. They will hand solder, touch up, and make minor repairs to PC boards. They will perform all regular cleaning of the equipment. They will clip leads on soldered boards and train clippers. Wave Solder Operators will cross train and work in other areas as required by workload. Start and end times may vary depending on workload and overtime may be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 months of experience in PCB assembly or equivalent required
  • Read English sufficient to understand schematics and assembly instructions
  • Read English sufficient to understand basic computer use instructions, company policies, safety directives and other work instructions
  • Ability to communicate in English to understand and give verbal work instructions to coworkers who only speak English
  • Handwrite work related notes in English
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
  • Decimals / fractions used with use of calculator
  • Basic computer skills
  • Using MS Outlook, create and send emails
  • Enter production numbers into an Excel spreadsheet
  • Ability to solder to IPC-A-610 class 2 standards
  • Ability to work flexible schedules and 50 hours per week Monday through Saturday
  • Read and understand bill of material, process routings, layout drawings, and circuit and wiring diagrams
  • Ensure IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards are met
  • Use computers, small hand and torque tools, scales, calculators, and rulers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience operating a wave solder machine
  • Mechanics and electronics experience
  • Machine operator experience

Essential Functions:
  • Perform set-up, operation, and cleaning of all related equipment
  • Maintain the quality of soldered PC boards, inspection of product and recognize defects based on IPC-A-610 Class 2 standards.
  • Hand clip leads on soldered boards as needed.
  • Physical Demands:
    • Constant use of fine finger dexterity, neck flexion, and reaching
    • Frequently required to use both hands to hold circuit boards, bins, tools, and components
    • Frequently lift, push, or pull 11-25lbs and occasionally lift, push, or pull 26-50lbs
    • Occasional bending at knees and waist
    • Close vision, midrange vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and balance are requirements of this position
    • Ability to visually differentiate colors
    • Constantly Sitting/Standing/Alternating

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ITW is a global industrial company built around a differentiated and proprietary business model. The company’s seven industry-leading segments leverage the unique ITW Business Model to drive solid growth with best-in-class margins and returns in markets where highly innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. From state-of-the-art dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators in restaurants and hotels, to automobile components inside vehicles all over the world ... the products we manufacture and the solutions we design are all around us. The buildings where we live and work are built with ITW construction and welding products, and our ITW test & measurement solutions help to ensure the quality and safety of millions of products. ITW’s dedicated colleagues around the world thrive in the company’s decentralized and entrepreneurial culture. Our leaders have deep expertise in the ITW Business Model and leverage it to deliver superior performance and value to our customers.

Industry

Machinery manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Glenview, IL, US

Year founded

1912