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Clearwater, FL
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PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Assembler, in Clearwater, FL. Job ID#218478
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Solder Assembler with a strong understanding of IPC (Institute of Printed Circuits) standards to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) by soldering a wide variety of components, performing defect identification, and ensuring all work meets stringent quality and reliability requirements.
• Perform manual and/or selective soldering of through hole, surface mount (SMT), BGA, QFN, CSP, and other component types.
• Conduct visual inspections and use inspection tools (e.g., microscopes, AOI) to identify solder defects such as bridges, cold joints, tombstoning, insufficient wetting, and voids.
• Apply IPC A 610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC J STD 001 (Soldering Materials), and IPC 2221/2222 (Design standards) throughout the assembly process.
• Verify that solder paste, flux, and materials meet required specifications.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to soldering processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hands on solder assembly in a production environment.
• Proficient with IPC standards (A 610, J STD 001, etc.)
• Ability to solder and inspect a range of component sizes (0201 - 1206, BGAs, QFNs, etc.)
• Familiarity with soldering tools (soldering iron, hot air gun, reflow oven, wave solder machine).
• Strong visual inspection skills; ability to use microscopes and AOI equipment to detect defects.
• Detail oriented, strong problem solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork orientation.
• Experience with mixed technology boards (both SMT and through hole).
• Knowledge of lead free and RoHS compliant processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and yield analysis.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb (e.g., boxes of PCBs, tooling).
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
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
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:
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Solder Assembler with a strong understanding of IPC (Institute of Printed Circuits) standards to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) by soldering a wide variety of components, performing defect identification, and ensuring all work meets stringent quality and reliability requirements.
• Perform manual and/or selective soldering of through hole, surface mount (SMT), BGA, QFN, CSP, and other component types.
• Conduct visual inspections and use inspection tools (e.g., microscopes, AOI) to identify solder defects such as bridges, cold joints, tombstoning, insufficient wetting, and voids.
• Apply IPC A 610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC J STD 001 (Soldering Materials), and IPC 2221/2222 (Design standards) throughout the assembly process.
• Verify that solder paste, flux, and materials meet required specifications.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to soldering processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• High school diploma or GED; technical/vocational training in electronics assembly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hands on solder assembly in a production environment.
• Proficient with IPC standards (A 610, J STD 001, etc.)
• Ability to solder and inspect a range of component sizes (0201 - 1206, BGAs, QFNs, etc.)
• Familiarity with soldering tools (soldering iron, hot air gun, reflow oven, wave solder machine).
• Strong visual inspection skills; ability to use microscopes and AOI equipment to detect defects.
• Detail oriented, strong problem solving abilities, effective communication, and teamwork orientation.
• Experience with mixed technology boards (both SMT and through hole).
• Knowledge of lead free and RoHS compliant processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and yield analysis.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb (e.g., boxes of PCBs, tooling).
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
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
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
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