Job Description
JOB TITLE: 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)
- Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM (EST)
- 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 (QFNs, BGAs, LGAs), using hot-air tools, hot plates, reflow ovens, and specialized rework stations
- Conduct X-ray inspections of reworked components to evaluate solder joint integrity and document results
- Perform board-level verification through visual inspection, AOI, and X-ray, along with functional testing to ensure compliance with specifications
- Interpret and follow engineering change orders (ECOs) and bills of materials (BOMs); apply build-to-print practices as required
- Maintain cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments; monitor and record equipment parameters (e.g., temperature, airflow)
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process enhancements
- Assist in training and mentoring junior assemblers
Requirements:
- Must pass a required medical exam as outlined in the supplier guidelines
- High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work in a regulated environment
- Extensive, hands-on experience in SMT and through-hole soldering in a manufacturing environment
- Proven expertise in rework and repair of complex electronic assemblies, including bottom-terminated components
- Strong understanding of IPC standards and electronic assembly processes
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, BOMs, and ECOs
- Ability to read and write English
- Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with X-ray inspection systems and AOI equipment
- Prior experience in aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing
- IPC certifications (current or previous)
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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