Overview

We are seeking a skilled Soldering Technician / Electronics Repair Technician to join a high-volume computer and electronics repair shop. This role is hands-on and repair focused, not assembly line manufacturing. You will work on a wide range of consumer and commercial electronics, performing board-level diagnostics, soldering, and microsoldering on devices that come in daily for repair.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, precision work, and repairing real customer devices in a fast-paced environment.

Key Devices You Will Work On

Including but not limited to:

• Printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Gaming consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo)
• Game controllers
• TVs and display electronics
• Laptop and desktop motherboards
• Logic boards and other board-level electronics

Duties

• Perform board-level soldering and microsoldering repairs using IPC-A-610 workmanship standards
• Replace and repair components on PCBs, logic boards, and motherboards (connectors, ICs, ports, capacitors, resistors, etc.)
• Diagnose electronic faults using schematics, board views, and practical troubleshooting techniques
• Perform surface mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering on damaged or failed components
• Repair lifted pads, broken traces, and damaged connectors
• Use hot air rework stations, soldering irons, microscopes, and precision tools
• Test and validate repairs using multimeters, power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment
• Inspect solder joints and repaired areas for quality, reliability, and workmanship
• Document repairs, findings, and parts used for internal tracking
• Maintain a clean and organized workbench in a high-throughput repair environment

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience with PCB soldering and electronics repair (repair shop or board-level repair experience strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of SMT and through-hole soldering techniques
• Comfortable working on logic boards, motherboards, and consumer electronics
• Experience with gaming console and controller repairs is a strong asset
• Ability to interpret schematics, board layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Proficient with multimeters, hot air stations, microscopes, and precision hand tools
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards for soldering quality and acceptability
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced repair environment without sacrificing quality

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

• ✔ Repair-focused, hands-on electronics work
• ✔ High-variety devices and real-world faults
• ✔ Board-level and microsoldering repairs
• ✘ Not an assembly line role
• ✘ Not repetitive mass production
• ✘ Not limited to a single product type

Ideal Candidate

You take pride in clean solder joints, reliable repairs, and solving complex electronic issues. You are comfortable working on customer devices, understand the importance of quality workmanship, and can manage steady repair volume without cutting corners.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Have you replaced BGA chips such as GPUs, Southbridge, or APU?

If yes, what equipment did you use?

• What is the smallest component size you have soldered or reworked?

0603, 0402, 0201, smaller?

• Have you repaired torn pads or lifted traces?

Explain how you repaired one.

• Have you diagnosed a board-level short circuit?

What was your process?

• Have you replaced an HDMI port on a PlayStation 4 or 5?

If yes, how many?

• Have you repaired controllers (stick drift, trace repair, trigger sensors)?

Work Location: In person