Job Description

Job Location Frederick, MD - Frederick, MD 21703 Position Type Full-Time Education Level High School Salary Range $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day - 1st Shift Job Category Skilled Labor - Trades

OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

The Solder Specialist performs a wide range of skilled, non-repetitive electronic and electro-mechanical assembly operations to the highest standard of quality including assembly and soldering of thru-hole components onto printed circuit boards (PCB) according to specifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work on RMA's, ball grid array (BGA), and board specific modifications in compliance with IPC-7711-7721 preferred.
• Inspect, solder and rework thru-hole components on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Wire and placement of connectors (both solder and crimp type).
• Assemble to IPC-A-610 class 2 & class 3 requirements.
• Perform transactions and inquiries in ERP system such as completing shop move logs, locating and reviewing work instructions and standard operating procedures and clocking in and out of work orders.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, inspection of product and mechanical assembly builds.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 3 - 5 years of soldering experience required
• 5+ years of prior assembly experience preferred

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

• Proficient with soldering, wiring and reworking on printed circuit boards
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience working to ICP-610 standards
• Ability to safely and proficiently use a microscope and/or Mantis
• Ability to independently test and verify ESD equipment (e.g. wrist strap and cord)
• Ability to use basic level test equipment, solder iron, lead and lead-free solder, no clean, and water-soluble fluxes, tweezers, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret bill-of-materials (BOM) and assembly drawings, including notes

BENEFITS

• Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and/or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.