A soldering technician, or solderer, melts and applies solder to circuit boards or other metal components to fuse pieces together. They use soldering irons, gas torches and electric ultrasonic equipment to melt and place the solder. Additionally, they grind, cut and bend metal parts according to customer specifications.
Working as part of a production line using small handheld tools, soldering technicians assemble circuit boards for electronic equipment. Following diagrams carefully and using a steady hand, soldering technicians specialize in the application of heat to low melting point metals to establish joins and connections.
A soldering technician uses specialized equipment to solder components together. In electronics manufacturing, you make precise welds to connect wire to computer chips or other components. The craft requires extreme precision since you solder together very small parts. soldering machines used in large-scale assembly can be worked on with hand tools.
Soldering technicians use a variety of tools general to manufacturing electronics, aside from a soldering iron, such as side cutters, pliers, and crimp tools. Other roles of a soldering technician include:
Soldering technicians earn an average yearly salary of $31,736.
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These are 2021 national salary averages and may fluctuate based on location.
Soldering technicians usually work up to 40 hours a week, however they may be required to do early morning starts. Overtime may be available too.
General equipment and workplace safety must be enforced. Soldering technicians use a variety of tools general to manufacturing electronics, aside from a soldering iron, such as side cutters, pliers, and crimp tools.
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Soldering technicians require a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a G.E.D.) at a minimum. Candidates with proven skills in soldering are more attractive to employers, for example, those with intermediate or advanced level apprenticeships are especially desirable. Alternatively, experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is sure to go a long way in making a candidate stand out.
Training is always available, be it through the employer or externally. Even completing a short course on soldering could prove competency to work as a Soldering Technician, and many employers would be happy to accommodate further learning. Training in working in electronics would cover basic production line skills, from introducing tools and components to essential health and safety.
Generally, lacking experience in soldering is not a drawback, as long as candidates are willing to learn and keen to develop skills.
