JOB TITLE: SMT Solder Rework Technician
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $26/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

Use a microscope to verify part placement and orientation, manually align parts before soldering, and perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.

Identify and correct soldering defects, including poor wetted joints, solder voids, solder shorts/bridges, misaligned parts/leads, tombstoned or billboarded components, etc.

Utilize Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to identify solder defects and distinguish real issues from false calls.

Read and interpret work instructions and identify standard SMT components.

Operate in a fast-paced environment with the ability to sit for extended periods and focus on detailed tasks.

Perform rework using hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal equipment (e.g., ERSA or other OEM tools).

Inspect boards using X-ray to identify solder defects on bottom-terminated components.

Solder and tack down jumper wires on redesign boards (a plus).

Requirements:

6+ years of soldering experience (will consider as low as 5 years with strong manufacturing background)

IPC-A-610 Certification (active or expired required)

IPC J-STD-001 Certification (active or expired required)

Experience with:

X-ray inspection of bottom-terminated components

SMT rework tools (hot air pencils, hot plates, BGA removal)

Jumper wire installation for redesigns

AOI equipment and solder defect analysis

Reading SMT instructions and identifying components

Detailed post-reflow inspection under a microscope

Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)