AM Fine Pitch Solderer

Inside the Role

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers: 

·         Starting pay of $20.70/hr. up to top pay of $29.21/hr.*  

·         Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential 

*additional shift differential for off-shifts 

Benefits include: 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

General Purpose of the Position:

Fine pitch solder is responsible for, repairing, and modifying production electronic components and circuit boards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and solders all levels of electronic components onto Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’s) according to specifications.

• Perform all levels of soldering up to and including Fine pitch hand component soldering to IPC standards.
• Lead forming of different types of electronic parts using hand tools and automatic equipment for PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly.
• Advanced understanding of PCB assembly drawings and related documents; ECN’s, assembly instructions.
• Utilize electrical and manual tools such as soldering iron, de-soldering equipment, and solder removal tools.
• Has an advanced understanding of PCB assembly processes, component installation sequence of thru hole components.
• Rework, repair, and modify printed circuit boards and/or assemblies to required specifications.
• Maintains department specific records.

• Ability to learn new jobs, tasks, functions and develop training for these functions.
• Perform cross functional audits across manufacturing.
• Mentoring of new employees/contractors to ensure training is successful and questions/concerns are addressed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma/GED; AA Degree Preferred
• Years of Experience: 1 years
• Other Qualifications:

• Must be an IPC 610 A Certified to soldering or have the ability to achieve certification.  
• Willingness to take charge, and offer opinions and direction. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to support circuit board inspections across manufacturing
• Perform basic computer duties as assigned. Minimal computer skills required.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Always (91-100%)
  • Use of Hands
• Frequently (61-90%)
  • Sitting
  • Pincer grip with tools (ex: nippers)
  • Pincer grip with thumb/finger
  • Twisting lower arm
  • Turning of wrist (left/right)
  • Bending of wrist (up/down)
• Sometimes (31-60%)
  • Standing
  • Grip with fist (ex: tools)
  • Reaching out in front
  • Reaching below the waist
• Rarely (1-30%)
  • Standing bent over (ex; looking down at bench)
  • Standing looking up (ex: monitor too high)
  • Squatting
  • Sitting bent over (ex: looking down at bench)
  • Sitting looking up (ex: monitor too high)
  • Using heel of hand to push
  • Reaching above shoulders
  • Use of pushing motion (ex: cart)
  • Use of pulling motion (ex: pallet jack)

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Hibbing, MN US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Onsite

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.