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Temporary Wave Solder Machine Operator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

These are long term opportunities with potential for temp to hire. These positions are on the day ... Perform machine maintenance. Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent ...

These are long term opportunities with potential for temp to hire. These positions are on the day ... Perform machine maintenance. Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent ...

These are long term opportunities with potential for temp to hire. These positions are on the day ... Perform machine maintenance. Education and Experience: * High school diploma or equivalent ...

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The Selective Solder Machine Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, programming, monitoring, and maintaining selective soldering equipment used to solder through-hole components onto ...

Familiarity with soldering tools (soldering iron, hot air gun, reflow oven, wave solder machine). * Strong visual inspection skills; ability to use microscopes and AOI equipment to detect defects.

Programming the automated solder machine for specific assemblies. * Operating the automated solder machine. * Monitoring the machine's performance and checking soldering quality to maintain ...

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How much do temporary wave solder machine operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary wave solder machine operator in the United States is $18.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the most commonly searched types of Wave Solder Machine Operator jobs? The most popular types of Wave Solder Machine Operator jobs are:
Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift-Appleton,Wisconsin

Wave Machine Operator - Components 2nd Shift-Appleton,Wisconsin

Illinois Tool Works Inc

Butte Des Morts, WI

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

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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