Job Purpose
The Trainee Solderer will support the manufacture and assembly of electronic products while developing practical soldering skills through structured training and hands-on experience.
No previous soldering experience is required, although experience or an interest in electronics, manufacturing or practical assembly work would be advantageous.
The role involves learning how to solder a range of electronic components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs), following detailed work instructions and working to the required quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will receive training and support to develop the skills required to carry out soldering activities accurately and independently.
Main Duties
- Undertake training in hand soldering techniques for a range of electronic components
- Learn how to assemble and solder components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- Follow detailed work instructions, drawings and manufacturing procedures
- Learn how to identify components and understand their correct placement and orientation
- Inspect completed soldering work to ensure it meets required quality standards
- Use soldering equipment, hand tools and other production equipment safely and correctly
- Identify and report defects or quality issues to the appropriate person
- Complete relevant production documentation and maintain accurate records
- Follow ESD (Electrostatic Discharge), health and safety and quality procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
- Work towards completing tasks independently as skills and experience develop
- Carry out other reasonable production and assembly duties as required
Person Specification
Essential
- A willingness and ability to learn practical soldering skills
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Strong attention to detail
- A patient, accurate and methodical approach to work
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Basic computer literacy
- Commitment to following health and safety and quality procedures
Desirable
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, electronics or production environment
- Basic knowledge or interest in electronics
- Previous practical assembly or soldering experience
- Experience following technical drawings or work instructions
- Awareness of ESD requirements
- Knowledge of electronic components and PCBs
