Job Description

Job Title: Soldering Technician

Job Description

The Soldering Technician assembles, repairs, and tests printed circuit boards and electronic equipment using through-hole and surface-mount soldering techniques. This role focuses on component-level work on PCBs, supporting radio antennas, amplifier transmitters, and other large electronic systems while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount soldering on printed circuit boards with consistent quality and precision.
• Carry out component-level soldering repairs on PCBs, ensuring reliable connections and proper functionality.
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair printed circuit boards at the component level using appropriate tools and procedures.
• Assemble electronic components and subassemblies according to blueprints, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Work with radio antennas, amplifier transmitters, and other large electronic equipment as part of the assembly and repair process.
• Handle and position heavy electronic equipment, such as sliding radios on a conveyor belt, using safe practices and available lifting assistance.
• Use small hand tools such as box cutters and wrenches, and larger tools including electric drills, impact drills, torque drivers, and heat guns within safety specifications.
• Follow detailed instructions and documentation to ensure accurate wiring, electronic assembly, and PCB configuration.
• Perform basic computer-based system processing, including data entry and navigation of computer applications for electronic testing and documentation.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and quality workmanship in all soldering, assembly, and testing activities.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and standard operating procedures while working with electronic equipment, tools, and test systems.
• Stand for extended periods while performing soldering, assembly, and testing tasks on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• 1 to 2+ years of experience with through-hole soldering on printed circuit boards.
• 1 to 2+ years of experience with surface-mount (SMT) soldering on printed circuit boards.
• Hands-on experience performing component-level soldering repair on PCBs.
• Proficiency in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing printed circuit boards at the component level.
• Experience with electronic assembly, including wiring, electrical assembly, and PCB assembly.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints or similar technical documentation for electronic assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Basic computer proficiency, including data entry and navigating computer applications such as MS Office.
• Ability to use small hand tools such as box cutters and wrenches safely and effectively.
• Ability to use larger tools such as electric drills, impact drills, torque drivers, and heat guns within safety specifications.
• Capability and willingness to work with heavy electronic equipment (75+ lbs) using appropriate assistance and safe handling methods.
• Ability to stand for long periods while performing soldering and assembly tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with radio antennas, amplifier transmitters, or large electronic equipment.
• Familiarity with surface-mount and through-hole soldering assembly processes in a production or repair environment.
• Experience with electronics, electrical assembly, or related technical fields.
• Comfort using various hand tools and power tools in an electronics manufacturing or repair setting.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and maintain accurate records during electronic testing and system processing.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a hands-on electronics environment where your soldering and troubleshooting skills directly contribute to the reliability and performance of advanced electronic equipment. The role offers the opportunity to deepen your experience with PCB assembly and repair, expand your tool and equipment knowledge, and develop your technical capabilities in a supportive, safety-focused setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a production and repair environment focused on printed circuit boards and large electronic equipment such as radio antennas and amplifier transmitters. You will regularly work with PCBs, electronic assemblies, and a variety of hand and power tools, including box cutters, wrenches, electric drills, impact drills, torque drivers, and heat guns. The role requires standing for long periods and working around heavy equipment, with two-person lifts and other assistance available for handling items over 75 pounds. Computer systems and applications, including MS Office and other testing or processing tools, are used daily for data entry and electronic testing, creating a blend of hands-on technical work and computer-based tasks.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.85 - $25.85/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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