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Solderer

Luton
1 week ago
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SOLDERER
BASED IN LUTON
PERMANENT POSITION
Position Overview:
This role involves carrying out precision soldering work on printed circuit boards (PCBs), following detailed assembly instructions. The products support a wide range of industries such as automotive, renewable energy, communications, consumer electronics, defense and aerospace, security, medical devices, scientific research, and space technologies.
Key Duties:


  • Perform soldering tasks to meet established assembly guidelines and internationally recognized quality standards.

  • Depending on prior expertise, implement modifications or rework on boards to align with customer specifications.

  • Rigorously follow documented processes, reporting any issues, gaps, or potential improvements to supervisors for corrective action and process updates.

  • Adhere to company quality policies and procedures at all times.

Required Background and Skills:


  • Formal training in industry-recognised soldering standards (minimum: IPC-A-610 and J-STD, Class 3) with practical evidence of capability.

  • Experience in soldering assemblies using primarily through-hole components, with occasional surface mount work.

  • Strong focus on accuracy and quality workmanship.

  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and customer documentation.

  • Familiarity with resistor color coding is beneficial.

  • Current certification in IPC standards is highly desirable, as is previous experience with aerospace-related work.

For more information, please APPLY NOW.
Note - You must have existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position

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