Solder Assembler

Solder Assembler

📍 Clearwater, FL
🆔 Job ID: 218186
🕒 Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (4/10 Schedule, 1st Shift)
Position Overview

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Solder Assembler to join our precision electronics manufacturing team. This role requires advanced expertise in both surface-mount technology (SMT) and through-hole soldering, along with strong rework and inspection capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to remove, repair, and replace complex components, including bottom-terminated packages such as QFNs, BGAs, and LGAs, while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-mix, low-volume assembly of SMT and through-hole components on complex printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Execute removal, replacement, and repair of bottom-terminated components (QFNs, BGAs, LGAs) using advanced rework tools (hot-air pencils, hot plates, etc.)
• Conduct controlled reflow, pre-heat, and cooling cycles based on component-specific thermal profiles
• Operate and maintain X-ray inspection equipment to verify hidden solder joints and rework quality
• Interpret engineering drawings, work orders, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accurate assembly
• Perform in-process inspections (visual, AOI, X-ray) and document results per quality standards
• Troubleshoot solder defects (tombstoning, voids, solder bridges) and implement corrective actions
• Maintain ESD-controlled work environment and adhere to safety/compliance procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
• Work under a microscope for extended periods while inspecting and assembling PWBs

Qualifications

Required:

• 1-2 years of professional soldering experience
• Strong experience in SMT and through-hole soldering
• Ability to read and write in English
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to pass a required medical exam per supplier guidelines

Preferred:

• Experience with X-ray inspection systems
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD standards
• Blueprint reading experience
• Experience working with miniature components under a microscope

Area of Expertise & Technical Skills

• Experience using a microscope to assemble components
• Experience assembling miniature parts into assemblies under magnification
• Strong soldering skills (SMT and through-hole) - 1-2 years required
• Basic computer skills (email, accessing files, SharePoint)
• General computer proficiency
• Blueprint reading ability
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards (preferred)
• Familiarity with IPC-J-STD standards (preferred)

Work Environment

• ESD-controlled electronics manufacturing setting
• High-precision, detail-oriented work environment
• Extended use of microscopes for inspection and assembly

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance