JOB TITLE: SMT Solder Rework Technician
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $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:
- Use a microscope to verify part placement and orientation, manually align parts before soldering, and perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.
- Identify and correct soldering defects, including poor wetted joints, solder voids, solder shorts/bridges, misaligned parts/leads, tombstoned or billboarded components, etc.
- Utilize Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to identify solder defects and distinguish real issues from false calls.
- Read and interpret work instructions and identify standard SMT components.
- Operate in a fast-paced environment with the ability to sit for extended periods and focus on detailed tasks.
- Perform rework using hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal equipment (e.g., ERSA or other OEM tools).
- Inspect boards using X-ray to identify solder defects on bottom-terminated components.
- Solder and tack down jumper wires on redesign boards (a plus).
Requirements:
- 6+ years of soldering experience (will consider as low as 5 years with strong manufacturing background)
- IPC-A-610 Certification (active or expired — required)
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification (active or expired — required)
- Experience with:
- X-ray inspection of bottom-terminated components
- SMT rework tools (hot air pencils, hot plates, BGA removal)
- Jumper wire installation for redesigns
- AOI equipment and solder defect analysis
- Reading SMT instructions and identifying components
- Detailed post-reflow inspection under a microscope
- 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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