JOB TITLE: Solder Technician - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: $28-30/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)

Shift: Monday Thursday, 5:00 AM 3:30 PM | OT on weekends

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 repair solder defects including poor wetted joints, solder voids, bridges, misaligned parts, tombstoned or billboarded components.

Operate Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment and distinguish real issues from false calls.

Read instructions and identify standard SMT components.

Work in a fast-paced environment with occasional overtime; maintain focus for long periods.

Use rework equipment such as hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal tools (ERSA or other OEM).

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

Solder and tack jumper wires on redesign boards as needed.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED

IPC-610 (expired or active)

IPC J-STD-001 (expired or active)

Must be a U.S. Citizen (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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