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Soldering Technician - Actuation

6 days ago Boston, NY

Eaton's IS AER MSD division is currently seeking a Soldering Technician - Actuation.

The hours for this role are 7:00am-3:30pm

The hourly rate for this position is $24.50 - $27.50 per hour.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Soldering Technician utilizes knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform soldering and other manufacturing processes. Maintains standards of quality, production, and safety; complies with all company policies and works as part of a team to ensure that daily goals are met.
In this function you will:
• Perform high reliability soldering operations of wires on complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies with a familiarity in component surface finishes and aerospace cleanliness requirements.
• Perform detailed soldering operations while working under a microscope as required.
• Perform manufacturing processes on complex assemblies following written instructions.
• Verify calibrated equipment, material with expiration dates and written instructions are up to date and accurate prior to use in production.

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• Properly manage the traceability of numerous components to ensure assembly accuracy.
• Work in partnership with Engineering to Identify improvement opportunities, resulting in a decrease of lead time, cost savings, elimination of waste, or safety improvement
• Obtain and maintain Certified Operator Status and J-Standard Soldering Certification following site guidelines
• Responsible for ensuring that compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety standards are met.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years Aerospace manufacturing OR military experience OR 3 years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Minimum 1 year of previous soldering experience
• Ability to communicate problems in product or quality in to supervisor or manager clearly and concisely.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. All candidates considered must live within 50 miles of the Orchard Park, NY facility. Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Thorough Understanding of mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Skilled at diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical assemblies issues.
• Associates Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Technology
• Minimum 5 years of Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Minimum 3 years of Aerospace soldering experience
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Client-provided location(s): Boston, NY
Job ID: Eaton-60288OrchardPark
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-03-05T18:43:57

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)