Soldering Technician – 1st Shift (Electronics Manufacturing)

Job Overview

We are hiring five Soldering Technicians for our 1st shift team. This role is part of the rework department, where you will perform detailed hand soldering on printed circuit boards (PCBs) using surface‑mount (SMT) and through‑hole techniques. A large portion of the work requires using a microscope, so comfort with precision, fine‑motor tasks, and close‑up inspection is essential. Candidates must bring prior soldering experience and strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hand soldering on PCBs using SMT and through‑hole methods
• Complete detailed soldering work under a microscope
• Follow blueprints, schematics, and work instructions accurately
• Ensure precision, quality, and consistency in all soldering tasks
• Complete required soldering certification within the 600‑hour probationary period

Essential Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience in soldering, electronic assembly, or PCB production
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Proficiency with hand tools and soldering equipment
• Strong hand dexterity and excellent attention to detail
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tasks or processes

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a national, industry‑leading company serving the aerospace, medical, and defense sectors. Employees benefit from:

• Clear career progression opportunities
• Frequent pay increases tied to skill development
• A strong benefits package
• Opportunities for overtime
• A culture that values employee growth and promotes from within

This is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career with pathways into leadership and management roles.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Clean, well‑lit manufacturing environment with comfortable temperatures
• Moderate noise level
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Overtime: Mandatory; typically completed after the shift (option to start earlier available)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nampa, ID.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

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 Nampa,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.