JOB TITLE: Solder Technician - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Oldsmar, FL
PAY RATE: $26-30/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 correct part placement and orientation, manually align parts before soldering, and perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.

Identify and correct solder defects, including:

Poor wetted solder joints

Solder voids / insufficient solder

Shorts / bridges

Misaligned parts / leads

Tombstoned or billboarded components

Any other solder defects during SMT operations

Use Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to identify solder defects and distinguish false calls from real issues.

Read instructions and identify standard SMT components.

Work in a fast-paced environment; some overtime may be required.

Sit for long periods and focus on detailed, tedious tasks.

Operate rework equipment, including hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal tools (ERSA or other OEM).

Review boards under X-ray to detect solder defects on bottom-terminated components.

Run, solder, and tack down jumper wires on redesign boards (a plus).

Requirements:

High School diploma or GED

IPC-A-610 (expired or active)

IPC-J-STD-001 (expired or active)

Experience using a microscope to assemble components

Visual acuity for detailed work with microscopes

Knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 standards

Soldering expertise (4 6 years minimum, ideally 9+ years)

Must be a U.S. Citizen (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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