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).

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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