Soldering Technician

Trafera • Full-time • Hybrid in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States • max $24 / hour • 11h ago

Fast Facts

Trafera is seeking a skilled Soldering Technician to perform precision soldering and component-level repairs on electronic devices, playing a key role in maintaining customer partnerships in the IT industry.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing motherboards, managing inventory for repair parts, performing quality control checks, and achieving performance targets.

Skills: Candidates should have experience with computer soldering, IPC soldering standards, proficiency in multimeter usage, and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 2+ years of experience in computer soldering or related technology roles; IPC certification preferred.

Location: This position is located in Charlotte, NC, with possibilities of nationwide travel for training and support.

Compensation: $24 / Hourly

Trafera is an industry leader in delivering innovative IT products and integrated solutions for K-12, higher education, and state and local governments. Headquartered in Arden Hills, MN, and supported by strategically positioned service centers in the Twin Cities, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia, we are uniquely equipped to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Supported by Rotunda Capital Partners and our strategic investments, we are expanding into new markets. Our recognition on The Channel Company’s CRN Solution Provider 500 List, where we rank among the top 100 providers, demonstrates our excellence as a strategic service provider and our ability to deliver high-impact IT solutions.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that respects and values diverse perspectives and talents. Our shared values of embracing growth and continuous improvement, making connections, being dependable, maintaining integrity by doing the right thing, and taking action drive our culture and serve as a guide for how we treat one another and accomplish our work.

Your contributions as a Soldering Technician on the Soldering team will play a vital role in maintaining our strong customer partnerships, enabling them to manage their technology, connectivity, and security needs so their organizations are equipped to solve today's challenges and shape tomorrow.

Position Summary:

The Soldering Technician is responsible for performing precision soldering, diagnosing hardware issues, conducting component-level repairs, and replacements on computer motherboards and other electronic devices.

Essential Responsibilities:

The following essential functions represent the primary work performed; however, other responsibilities could be expected that not detailed here but fall within the scope of this role.

Set up, organize, and maintain inventory to ensure availability of parts for all repair needs. Keep the work area and equipment clean, organized, and well-maintained
Thoroughly Diagnose Motherboards from Start to Finish – Inspect the motherboard for faulty components such as swollen capacitors, debris, burn marks, and corrosion. Examine USB Type-C ports and key EC chips, including associated capacitors and resistors
Identify required materials or replacement components and select the most effective repair method using suitable parts
Perform a broad range of component-level motherboard repairs and precision soldering, including audio ports, standardized USB ports, and surface-mount device (SMD) chip replacements
Perform soldering and desoldering repairs on Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) components, fine-pitch IC packages, Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs), Surface-Mount Device (SMD) ZIF connectors, trackpads, LCD interfaces, and daughterboard connectors
Perform quality control checks to ensure each part functions properly and meets performance standards, while strictly adhering to safety procedures when working with all soldering components
Monitor and record your throughput using Microsoft Excel
Consistently meet company standards for repair timeliness and quality, achieving weekly repair targets aligned with defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Minimum Skills, Abilities, and Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent
2+ years of progressive experience in computer soldering, repair, maintenance or diagnostics or other related computer technology roles
Experience with Institute of Printed Circuits (IPC) soldering standards for 1+ years is preferred
Proficient in using a multimeter to measure voltage, continuity, and AV charge within printed circuit board (PCB) circuits
Strong business acumen and ability to think strategically to contribute toward organizational planning
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders
Creative, and results oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate with others to identify and solve issues, make proactive recommendations, and lead through influence
Self-directed work style, able to work autonomously, prioritize and deliver results
Capable of traveling nationwide as required for training, setup, and facility assistance

Technology and Systems:

Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

EEO Statement:

Trafera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants based on an individual's qualifications, without regard to race, gender, religion, color, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity, amnesty, status as a covered veteran or any other protected factor in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The hiring process for successful candidates includes successfully completing an interview and background check. We E-verify all new hires.