Solder Assembler

Solder Assembler

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Solder Assembler in Oldsmar, FL for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The Solder Assembler will support precision electronics manufacturing by performing high-mix, low-volume SMT and through-hole soldering on complex printed circuit boards. This role requires strong hands-on soldering experience, advanced component rework ability, microscope work, and the ability to inspect hidden solder joints using X-ray inspection techniques.

• Strong soldering experience.
• Experience with SMT and through-hole soldering.
• Experience performing high-mix, low-volume assembly on complex printed circuit boards.
• Experience removing, repairing, and replacing electronic components.
• Experience working with bottom-terminated components such as QFNs, BGAs, and LGAs.
• Experience using hot-air pencils, hot plates, and other rework tools.
• Ability to perform precise reflow, pre-heat, and cooling cycles based on component thermal profiles.
• Ability to operate and maintain X-ray inspection equipment.
• Ability to evaluate solder joints on hidden pads and verify rework quality.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and Bills of Material.
• Ability to verify correct component placement and orientation.
• Ability to perform in-process quality checks using visual inspection, AOI, and X-ray inspection.
• Ability to document inspection results according to quality system requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot solder-related defects, including tomb stoning, voids, and solder bridges.
• Ability to implement corrective actions for solder defects.
• Ability to maintain ESD-controlled work areas and follow safety and compliance procedures.
• Ability to work under a microscope for long periods while inspecting and working on PWBs.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to take and pass a required medical exam.

• Solder certification.
• Experience with advanced PCB rework, BGA rework, QFN rework, LGA rework, X-ray inspection, AOI inspection, microscope inspection, SMT assembly, through-hole assembly, high-reliability electronics, aerospace electronics, defense electronics, ESD controls, defect analysis, and process improvement.

• Perform SMT and through-hole soldering on complex printed circuit boards.
• Assemble high-mix, low-volume electronic products.
• Remove, replace, and repair bottom-terminated components such as QFNs, BGAs, and LGAs.
• Use hot-air pencils, hot plates, and advanced rework tools.
• Perform controlled reflow, pre-heat, and cooling cycles.
• Inspect solder joints using X-ray inspection equipment.
• Perform visual, AOI, and X-ray quality checks.
• Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and Bills of Material.
• Verify component placement, orientation, and workmanship.
• Troubleshoot solder defects and support corrective actions.
• Maintain ESD-controlled work areas and follow safety procedures.
• Recommend tooling upgrades or process improvements when appropriate.

• 1st shift.
• Monday–Thursday.
• 5:00 AM–3:30 PM EST.

• $18.00–$30.00/hour

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