JOB TITLE: Solder Assembler
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: $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)

Shift: Monday Thursday, 5:00 AM 3:30 PM EST (First Shift)

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 correct part placement and orientation, manually align parts before soldering, and perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.

Identify and repair solder defects, including poorly wetted joints, solder voids/insufficient solder, solder shorts/bridges, misaligned parts/leads, tombstoned or billboarded components, and other SMT-related issues.

Use Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to aid in identifying solder defects and distinguish false calls from real issues.

Read instructions and identify standard SMT components accurately.

Work effectively in a fast-paced environment; some overtime may be required.

Sit for long periods and focus on detailed, repetitive tasks.

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

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

Run, solder, and tack down jumper wires on redesign boards (a plus).

IPC-A-610 (expired or active) and IPC J-STD-001 (expired or active).

Requirements:

HS Diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

Blueprint reading

6+ years IPC-A-610 experience

6+ years IPC-J-STD-001 experience

6+ years soldering experience

Surface Mount Technology (SMT) experience

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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