PDS Tech

Build the Technology That Powers the Future – Join Us as an Assembler / Solder Specialist

Location: Maple Grove, MN | Schedule: 1st Shift 6am to 2:30pm | Payrate: $20/hr

Precision Work. Real Impact.

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail-driven Assembler / Solder Specialist to support a leading electronics manufacturing company. In this role, you’ll help assemble and prepare high-quality electronic components used in advanced technologies across multiple industries.

If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in precision, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this opportunity allows you to play a key role in building products that power modern innovation.

What You’ll Do

As an Assembler / Solder Specialist, you’ll be responsible for assembling, inspecting, and preparing electronic and mechanical components to meet strict quality and production standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble hardware, connectors, and components used in electronic, molded, and metal assemblies.
• Operate assembly equipment, machines, and pre-set tools and fixtures to fabricate components.
• Perform soldering, finishing, cleaning, packaging, and rework on various products and assemblies.
• Use basic hand tools, measuring devices, and specialized preparation equipment to complete tasks accurately.
• Clean and touch up finished products using approved solvents and materials, removing excess flashing, blemishes, and defects.
• Work with magnification scopes when required to ensure precision assembly.
• Measure and record product data as needed.
• Maintain responsibility for quality standards and daily production targets at assigned workstations.
• Follow all ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and AS 9100 procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following safety practices.
• Assist team members to meet production goals and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees when required.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong manual dexterity and excellent visual acuity
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions carefully
• Comfortable performing repetitive assembly tasks in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team-oriented production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Work involves repetitive motion and may require sitting, standing, reaching, twisting, and stooping
• Ability to work with and around manufacturing chemicals and solvents
• Must pass visual acuity testing (20/20 with or without glasses) and color vision exam prior to hire and bi-annually

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading blueprints or technical drawings
• Experience using magnification scopes in a manufacturing setting
• Previous electronics assembly or soldering experience
• Ability to obtain IPC-A-610 Certification (required for backpanel assembly roles)

Ready to Build Something Great?

If you’re a detail-oriented assembler who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in producing high-quality results, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and start building the technology of tomorrow with PDS Tech Commercial.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $20.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.