JOB TITLE: Solder Assembler - 1st Shift
LOCATION: Oldsmar, FL
PAY RATE: $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:

Seeking an experienced Solder Assembler with strong expertise in SMT and through-hole soldering.

Perform high-mix SMT and through-hole soldering on PCBs per work orders, engineering drawings, and IPC standards.

Rework and repair components-including QFNs, BGAs, LGAs, and other bottom-terminated devices-using hot air pencils, hot plates, reflow ovens, and specialized rework stations.

Conduct X-ray inspection of reworked components, evaluate solder-joint integrity, and document results.

Perform board-level verification (visual, AOI, X-ray) and functional testing to ensure compliance with specifications.

Interpret and follow ECOs, BOMs, and apply "build-to-print" practices as required.

Support high-mix, low-volume production for aerospace and defense electronics, requiring high attention to detail and quality.

Requirements:

5+ years of high-mix SMT and through-hole soldering on PCBs.

Proficient in removing, replacing, and reworking QFNs, BGAs, LGAs using hot-air pencils, hot plates, reflow ovens, and rework stations.

Skilled in X-ray inspection of bottom-terminated components and documenting solder-joint integrity.

Experience with visual, AOI, and X-ray verification, as well as functional board testing.

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work orders, ECOs, and BOMs (build-to-print).

IPC certification (IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001, or equivalent).

Ability to sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs (11 kg).

Adequate visual acuity for microscope-based work (corrective lenses acceptable).

Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).

Desired Skills:

Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability, low-volume electronics environments.

Strong background in precision soldering and PCB rework.

Familiarity with specialty rework tools and inspection systems (AOI, X-ray).

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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