PTH Machine Operator

FlexTrades is hiring experienced PTH Machine Operators for nationwide project-based manufacturing assignments supporting printed circuit board assembly and electronics production.
This role is designed for candidates with hands-on through-hole soldering experience who can assemble electronic components, inspect solder joints and follow detailed production documentation while maintaining strict quality standards.
Position Overview
The PTH Machine Operator will perform through-hole soldering and electronic assembly work on printed circuit boards.
This position requires experience with hand soldering, PCB assemblies and quality inspection, including work involving Class 2 and Class 3 circuit boards. Operators must also be comfortable navigating electronic work instructions and production systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform through-hole soldering on printed circuit boards
- Hand solder electronic components to required quality standards
- Assemble and install components according to work instructions
- Inspect solder joints for quality and accuracy
- Inspect completed electronic assemblies
- Work with Class 2 circuit boards
- Work with Class 3 circuit boards
- Use microscopes and other inspection tools as needed
- Follow detailed assembly documentation
- Follow established production procedures
- Navigate electronic work instructions and production systems
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Consistently produce high-quality work in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications
- Experience with through-hole soldering
- Experience hand soldering electronic components
- Active or expired IPC-A-610 certification
- Active or expired J-STD-001 certification
- Experience working with Class 2 circuit boards
- Comfortable working with Class 3 circuit boards
- Experience working with printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with SMT assemblies
About FlexTrades
FlexTrades is a manufacturing workforce solutions company that deploys skilled tradespeople and technical specialists to worksites across the United States. We help manufacturers maintain production, improve quality and complete critical projects by providing experienced professionals who are ready to contribute on day one.
Apply Today
If you have through-hole soldering and PCB assembly experience and are comfortable working to IPC and J-STD quality standards, apply today to join FlexTrades as a PTH Machine Operator.