JOB TITLE: SMT Operator - 2nd Shift
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $28/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.
- Shift: Monday–Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM EST
- Overtime: Available on weekends
- Note: This is a dedicated 2nd shift role. No transfer to 1st shift will be permitted.
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:
- Support the assembly of complex printed circuit boards (PCBs) using surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole techniques.
- Operating and maintaining automated assembly equipment, screen printing solder paste, applying adhesives, and conducting quality checks.
- Operate SMT and/or through-hole automatic assembly equipment
- Perform set-up, adjustments, and routine maintenance
- Screen print solder paste (manual or semi-automatic)
- Operate adhesive dispensing and reflow oven equipment
- Load components onto feeders and SMT placement equipment
- Hand place SMT components as needed
- Use hand tools such as soldering irons, flux, and adhesives
- Perform inspections using AOI, X-ray, and stencil printing equipment
- Identify and correct defects using schematics, drawings, and visual aids
Requirements:
- Must be able to read and write in English
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Mechanically inclined and detail-oriented
- Previous machine operator experience is highly preferred
- (Candidates with prior machine operating backgrounds tend to excel in this role.)
- Familiarity with SMT processes and inspection tools
- Experience in electronics manufacturing or assembly environments
- 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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