How to hire an ultrasonic hand solderer

How to hire an ultrasonic hand solderer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ultrasonic hand solderer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ultrasonic hand solderer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ultrasonic hand solderer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the ultrasonic hand solderer you need to hire. Certain ultrasonic hand solderer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an ultrasonic hand solderer to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an ultrasonic hand solderer that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of ultrasonic hand solderer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Ultrasonic Hand Solderer	Description	Hourly rate
   Ultrasonic Hand Solderer	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join or cut metal parts. They also fill holes, indentations, or seams of metal products.	$11-18
   Electronic Assembler	An electronic assembler is responsible for connecting electronic parts and systems, analyzing schematics and blueprints, and following clients' specifications. Electronic assemblers utilize various hand tools and equipment to perform their duties, requiring them to be knowledgeable of the mechanical industry to inspect equipment efficiency, perform repairs, and replace defective components to boost optimization... Show more	$12-18

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Solder
   • SMT
   • Circuit Board Assembly
   • ESD
   • Aerospace
   • Surface Mount Components
   • Through-Hole Components
   • Wave Solder
   • IPC-A-610
   • PCB Boards
   • Mechanical Assembly
   • BGA
   • Hand Tools
   • PC Boards

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Used drawings, BOM, and procedures to perform first article inspection.
   • Facilitate surface mount operators to insure proper placement of BGA components resulting in fewer miss builds.
   • Solder, touch up, color code and repair and change multiple types of electrical components such as resistors and transistors.
   • Follow engineer drawing and technical instructions, fabrication, modification and assembly of electronic RF.
   • Complete paperwork and particular small part of LCD, clean products, complete board checking with final testing.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ultrasonic hand solderer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An ultrasonic hand solderer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ultrasonic hand solderers' average salary in arkansas is 37% less than in new mexico.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ultrasonic hand solderers earn 38% less than senior-level ultrasonic hand solderers.
   • Certifications. An ultrasonic hand solderer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an ultrasonic hand solderer's salary.

   Average ultrasonic hand solderer salary

   $14.99hourly

   $31,174 yearly

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   Entry-level ultrasonic hand solderer salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

4. Writing an ultrasonic hand solderer job description

   An ultrasonic hand solderer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an ultrasonic hand solderer job description:

   Ultrasonic hand solderer job description example

   • Good working knowledge of ISO 90001, ESD, and IPC-A-610.

   · Identify assembly mistakes and defective boards.

   · Must maintain a minimum performance review of Proficient.

   · Ability to work safely on one’s own and as a member of a team.

   · Strong problem solving and teamwork skills.

   • Uphold all ISO and OSHA standards applicable to the responsibilities above.

   _______________________________________________________________________________________

   CUSTOMER AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

   Customers

   · None

   Travel

   · None

   ______________________________________________________________________________________

   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

   Education/ Qualifications

   Essential

   · High School Diploma or Equivalent.

   Desirable

   · Technical Degree.

   Experience

   Essential

   · At least 2 years experience in the related job.

   Desirable

   · Certified in SMT hand soldering.

   Languages

   · English necessary (conversational and reading)

   ___________________________________________________________________________________

   WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

   · Able to sit, walk, and move around for long hours at a time and carry loads of 50+ lbs. if necessary.

   · Must be able to detect different colors to ensure for correct assembly of units.

   · Constantly works around moving machinery.

   ____________________________________________________________________________________

   CORE COMPETENCIES

   • Skills - Must be a team player and possess good people skills. Must be able to supervise the manufacturing of multiple products and departments.

   • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes

   responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commit to working the hours necessary to reach goals; Complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

   • Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks

   increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks

   for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

   • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate

   judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate

   people in decision-making process.

   • Organizational Support - Follows company policies and procedures; Completes

   administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and

   values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative

   action and respects diversity.

   • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities daily; Uses time efficiently;

   Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or

   schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

   • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers

   and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works in a

   group problem solving situations.

   • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under

   pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status

   or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on

   commitments.

   • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve

   and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own

   work to ensure quality.

   • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines

   appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports and corrects potentially unsafe conditions;

   Uses equipment and materials properly.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ultrasonic hand solderer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your ultrasonic hand solderer job on Zippia to find and recruit ultrasonic hand solderer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting ultrasonic hand solderers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ultrasonic hand solderer

   Once you've decided on a perfect ultrasonic hand solderer candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new ultrasonic hand solderer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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