Soldering Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Xanfab Space is an Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) provider based in SeaTac, WA, specializing in space applications. We take a meticulous, detail-driven approach to manufacturing, and we are seeking a motivated individual who shares our passion for quality and is eager to grow with our team.

About the Role

Xanfab is seeking a Soldering Technician to support our PCB assembly (PCBA) production through hands-on soldering, assembly, and rework work. This role plays a key part in maintaining build quality and inventory accuracy on the production floor. The ideal candidate brings hands-on soldering experience, strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and thrives in a dynamic production environment where their contributions are visible and directly add value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Perform assembly, rework, and repair of small electrical sub-assemblies in accordance with work instructions, IPC standards, and 
          drawings set forth by the Production Manager

·         Maintain status and traceability of component inventory using configuration management tools

·         Keep internal documentation organized and up to date

·         Contribute to our continuous improvement culture

Required Qualifications

·         High school diploma or equivalent 

·         Current IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001, Class 3 (aerospace/high-reliability) certification required; candidates with lapsed certification and 
          demonstrated equivalent experience may be considered pending re-certification 

·         Minimum 1 years of experience in a PCBA manufacturing environment 

·         Soldering and desoldering of through-hole and SMT components, including use of microscope, fine-pitch soldering, and 
          rework/modification 

·         Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs) 

·         Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 electrostatic discharge (ESD) control requirements

·         Exceptional attention to detail 

·         Basic computer proficiency (work order logging, MES/ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications 

·         Familiarity with J-STD-033C and other IPC standards

·         Excellent communication skills written and verbal

·         Critical thinker who requires minimal supervision to complete tasks 

·         Kitting experience

·         Computer experience/operation (Microsoft Office)

Additional Requirements

·         Ability to work day shift, with occasional overtime and weekend work as business needs require

·         Regular presence on the production floor; ability to stand for extended periods.

·         Ability to lift 25lbs (fixtures, tooling, equipment)

·         ITAR- To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent 
          resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the 
          U.S. Department of State