SMTTH Solder Assembler 2nd Shift

JOB TITLE: SMT/TH Solder Assembler - 2nd Shift
LOCATION: Oldsmar FL
PAY RATE: $27/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: 2nd Shift 3:30 PM 2:00 AM

• 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 (U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or protected individual) 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:

• Perform high-mix SMT and through-hole soldering on printed circuit boards (PCBs) in accordance with work orders engineering drawings and IPC standards.

• Remove replace and rework components including bottom-terminated devices such as:

  • QFNs (Quad Flat No-Lead)

  • BGAs (Ball Grid Arrays)

  • LGAs (Land Grid Arrays)

• Utilize hot-air pencils hot plates reflow ovens and specialized rework stations to perform precision soldering and component repair.

• Conduct X-ray inspections of reworked components to evaluate solder joint integrity and verify workmanship quality.

• Perform board-level verification and inspection including:

  • Visual inspection

  • Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

  • X-ray inspection

• Support functional testing and quality verification to ensure products meet engineering and manufacturing specifications.

• Maintain cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments while monitoring equipment settings such as temperature airflow and process parameters.

• Document inspection findings and support quality system requirements.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives recommend process enhancements and assist in training junior assemblers.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SMT and through-hole soldering experience in a high-mix low-volume manufacturing environment (aerospace defense electronics manufacturing or similar).

• Experience with Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) and through-hole solder assembly and rework.

• Strong experience removing replacing and repairing bottom-terminated devices including:

  • QFNs (Quad Flat No-Lead)

  • BGAs (Ball Grid Arrays)

  • LGAs (Land Grid Arrays)

• Proficiency using advanced soldering and rework equipment including:

  • Hot-air pencils

  • Hot plates

  • Reflow ovens

  • Specialty rework stations

• Experience with X-ray inspection AOI and visual inspection methods to verify solder joint integrity and workmanship quality.

• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards.

• Proficient using microscopes for inspection and precision soldering work.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings work instructions and technical documentation.

• Experience working in cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Ability to support high-reliability aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing.

• 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 leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (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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