Assembler

Now Hiring: Soldering Associates

Location: Shakopee, MN

Pay:

• 1st Shift: $20/hr (Weekly Pay)
• 2nd Shift: $23–$24/hr (Weekly Pay)

Shift Options

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM–1:30 PM or 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: (hours vary)

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Soldering Associates to support the assembly and inspection of printed circuit boards. This role involves component placement, polarity verification, and precision hand soldering of surface‑mount and through‑hole components while meeting high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble circuit boards using electronic schematics and work instructions
• Place components accurately and verify correct polarity before soldering
• Hand solder SMT and through‑hole components
• Use microscopes to inspect solder joints for quality, cleanliness, and defects
• Ensure solder joints meet IPC quality standards (no bridges, cold joints, or contamination)
• Perform basic circuit board repair and rework as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of circuit board soldering experience
• Strong hand‑soldering skills; must be able to pass a soldering test
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and J‑STD standards
• Experience with electronic assembly and PCB repair
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and understand component polarity
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus

Why Work Here?

• Weekly pay
• Clean, organized, production environment
• Supportive team focused on quality and craftsmanship
• Opportunity to grow and strengthen advanced soldering skills

Work Environment

• Climate‑controlled manufacturing setting
• Use of microscopes and precision soldering equipment
• Emphasis on quality, consistency, and clean workmanship

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnsville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnsville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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