Heather McLaughlin
Davenport,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented surface mount soldering specialist with expertise in quality inspection and circuit board assembly. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency and train team members in best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
surface mount solderer specialist
Eaton
Davenport, Ia
02.2008 - 09.2026
- Inspected solder joints for quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
- Operated soldering machinery while adhering to established safety protocols.
- Assembled electronic components utilizing soldering techniques and tools for production efficiency.
- Set up soldering stations with appropriate tools, materials, and equipment.
- Trained new employees on proper soldering methods and safety procedures.
- Repaired electronic equipment and point-of-sale terminal components via soldering and other detail assembly processes.
- Repaired faulty connections between components using hand tools such as tweezers and pliers.
- Utilized microscopes to inspect joints for shorts, opens, cold solder joints.
- Tested and inspected finished products to ensure quality standards were met.
- Collaborated with team members to identify bottlenecks and enhance workflow on the production line.
- Assisted engineers in diagnosing and resolving soldering issues to improve product reliability.
- Operated automated machinery including wave-soldering machines and reflow ovens.
- Performed routine maintenance on soldering tools to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
- Developed assembly methods that increased production efficiency and ensured product quality.
- Performed rework operations on defective parts and assemblies.
- Communicated effectively with engineers regarding design updates and issues encountered.
- Followed standard operating procedures to complete tasks.
- Assigned job numbers and tags to materials for inventory management. with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
Education
GED -
Blackhawk Community College
Moline, IL06-2008
Skills
- Soldering methods
- Circuit board assembly
- Quality assurance
- Machine operation
- Rework processes
- Electronic diagnostics
- Production efficiency
Timeline
surface mount solderer specialist
Eaton
02.2008 - 09.2026
GED -
Blackhawk Community College