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.

Required Skills

• 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 tombstoning, 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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.

What Youll Do

• 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.

Work Schedule / Shift

• 1st shift.
• MondayThursday.
• 5:00 AM3:30 PM EST.

Pay

• $18.00$30.00/hour

Job ID: 21618

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.