Prototype Soldering Technician
- Pay
- $52,000 – $83,200 per year
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Listed
- 3 days ago
Job Purpose
- Performs assembly of all products within the production and prototype area using a variety of manual and automatic tools.
Responsibilities
- Interprets and performs functions per product process plans and complex engineering prints.
- Performs a wide variety of assembly/support on electronic, electro-mechanical, mechanical or measurement systems.
- Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering, cable harnessing, and fitting on prototype and assembly units.
- Performs test and production machine setups while adhering to tolerancing stated in component/assembly drawings.
- Provides feedback to Engineering on process, fixture, and documentation improvement opportunities.
- Testing/Evaluation/Assembly of Company and competitor's products and components.
- Separates non-conforming product from conforming product.
- Knowledge of quality system documentation and the interrelation of the complete quality system.
- Meets the required rate of production for the product being produced.
- May be responsible for closing jobs and pulling production schedule for the team.
- Requisitions and communicates maintenance needs for special set-up and complicated machine adjustments.
- Knowledge of established site processes for the product being produced.
- Compliance and participation in all Smiths Connectors EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements.
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to use microscopes, comparator, and other measuring devices
- 3+ years' experience soldering
- 3+ years' experience preparing and terminating cables and fine wires
- IPC J and A certifications
- IPC A 610 certification which covers wire and cable assembly.
Planning and Decision Making
- Maintain work schedules that will meet customer requirements.
- Adapt to daily changes in production and meet shipping schedules.
- Flow of work and character of duties involve normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination.
Impact and Scope
- Communication with Lead and Supervisor with issues that will compromise quality.
- Kansas City location as well as other Smiths Interconnect stakeholders
Identified training mandatory for the role to be completed competently
- J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620 certification or extensive hands-on training
Key Internal & External Stakeholders & Relationships
- Work with Supervisor to meet production demands
- Direct report to Supervisor
Travel %: 0%
Security: US Citizen or Permanent Resident status not required
Additional Information
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
About Smiths Interconnect
Smiths Interconnect, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance interconnect solutions. Our products are used in mission-critical applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and industrial markets. At Smiths Interconnect, we are committed to innovation, quality, and providing cutting-edge solutions that connect the world's most demanding systems.
Smiths Interconnect is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defense, space & aerospace and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs c.16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
From Smiths Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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