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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