Company Description

Today, Clow Valve Company operates at two locations: Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Riverside, Calif. The Oskaloosa plants include iron and brass foundries, a machine shop, assembly, finished goods warehousing, shipping and administrative offices. The Riverside location includes a sales office and distribution center. We are proud to continue our history of offering manufactured products that comply with “Made in the USA” requirements.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Production Technician to join our production team. This role is responsible for soldering electronic components, inspecting printed circuit boards (PCBs) for quality, and performing additional tasks according to detailed work instructions. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with electronics or PCB assembly.

Key Responsibilities

Solder electronic components onto PCB assemblies using proper soldering techniques (hand soldering and/or rework as required).

Inspect PCB boards for quality, ensuring components, solder joints, and assembly features meet company standards and industry requirements.

Identify and correct defects such as cold solder joints, misaligned components, or insufficient solder.

Perform tasks according to work instructions, assembly drawings, and process guidelines.

Apply additional requirements to PCB assemblies, which may include cleaning, labeling, conformal coating, or hardware installation.

Use inspection tools such as magnifiers, microscopes, or multimeters to verify assembly accuracy.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protocols.

Actively work on all other test production needs to complete(Example, pressure testing sensors, final test on PCB boards).

Qualifications

Qualifications

Experience with hand soldering of through‑hole and/or surface‑mount components (SMT).

Knowledge of PCB inspection standards

Ability to read and interpret work instructions, schematics, and assembly drawings.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with small components.

Manual dexterity and steady hand‑eye coordination.

Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or PCB assembly is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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