Description:
JOB TITLE: Solder Assembler - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Oldsmar, 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)
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:
Seeking an experienced Solder Assembler with strong expertise in SMT and through-hole soldering.
Perform high-mix SMT and through-hole soldering on PCBs per work orders, engineering drawings, and IPC standards.
Rework and repair components including QFNs, BGAs, LGAs, and other bottom-terminated devices using hot air pencils, hot plates, reflow ovens, and specialized rework stations.
Conduct X-ray inspection of reworked components, evaluate solder-joint integrity, and document results.
Perform board-level verification (visual, AOI, X-ray) and functional testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
Interpret and follow ECOs, BOMs, and apply build-to-print practices as required.
Support high-mix, low-volume production for aerospace and defense electronics, requiring high attention to detail and quality.
Requirements:
5+ years of high-mix SMT and through-hole soldering on PCBs.
Proficient in removing, replacing, and reworking QFNs, BGAs, LGAs using hot-air pencils, hot plates, reflow ovens, and rework stations.
Skilled in X-ray inspection of bottom-terminated components and documenting solder-joint integrity.
Experience with visual, AOI, and X-ray verification, as well as functional board testing.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work orders, ECOs, and BOMs (build-to-print).
IPC certification (IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, or equivalent).
Ability to sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs (11 kg).
Adequate visual acuity for microscope-based work (corrective lenses acceptable).
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability, low-volume electronics environments.
Strong background in precision soldering and PCB rework.
Familiarity with specialty rework tools and inspection systems (AOI, X-ray).
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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