JOB TITLE: SMT Solder Rework Technician
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
PAY RATE: Up to $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: 

• Use a microscope to verify part placement and orientation, manually align parts before soldering, and perform post-reflow inspection and touch-up.

• Identify and correct soldering defects, including poor wetted joints, solder voids, solder shorts/bridges, misaligned parts/leads, tombstoned or billboarded components, etc.

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

• Read and interpret work instructions and identify standard SMT components.

• Operate in a fast-paced environment with the ability to sit for extended periods and focus on detailed tasks.

• Perform rework using hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal equipment (e.g., ERSA or other OEM tools).

• Inspect boards using X-ray to identify solder defects on bottom-terminated components.

• Solder and tack down jumper wires on redesign boards (a plus).

Requirements:

• 6+ years of soldering experience (will consider as low as 5 years with strong manufacturing background)

• IPC-A-610 Certification (active or expired — required)

• IPC J-STD-001 Certification (active or expired — required)

• Experience with:

  • X-ray inspection of bottom-terminated components

  • SMT rework tools (hot air pencils, hot plates, BGA removal)

  • Jumper wire installation for redesigns

  • AOI equipment and solder defect analysis

  • Reading SMT instructions and identifying components

  • Detailed post-reflow inspection under a microscope

• Must be a U.S. Person (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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