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Position Title: Soldering Technician
Location: Oldsmar, FL
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST (Overtime available on weekends)
Position Overview
The Soldering Technician is responsible for performing high-precision soldering, inspection, and rework of electronic assemblies in a production environment. This role requires advanced skills in both surface mount and through-hole soldering, strong familiarity with inspection standards, and the ability to identify and correct soldering defects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working under a microscope and hold current or prior IPC certifications.
Key Responsibilities
Perform soldering and rework of electronic components using hand soldering tools, rework stations, and hot air equipment.
Use a microscope to verify part placement and orientation, inspect post-reflow solder joints, and perform touch-up as needed.
Identify and correct soldering defects such as poor wetting, voids, bridges, misalignment, tombstoning, or billboarded components.
Utilize Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment to assist in detecting solder issues and accurately distinguish between real and false defect calls.
Read and interpret assembly instructions, schematics, and component identifiers for proper installation and soldering.
Use X-ray inspection to identify solder defects on bottom-terminated components such as BGAs or QFNs.
Perform rework operations using tools such as hot air pencils, hot plates, and BGA removal equipment (ERSA or similar).
Solder and tack jumper wires on re-design boards as needed.
Ensure compliance with all IPC standards (IPC-610, J-STD-001, 7711/7721) and company quality requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant work environment.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced production setting, supporting overtime and schedule flexibility when required.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of professional soldering experience in electronics manufacturing or rework.
Strong proficiency in surface mount (SMT) and through-hole soldering techniques.
Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods of time.
Experience identifying and correcting soldering defects and performing high-reliability repairs.
IPC-610 and IPC J-STD-001 certifications (active or expired) required.
Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.
Ability to read and follow detailed assembly drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
Must be able to sit for long periods and maintain focus on precise, repetitive tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
IPC-7711/7721 certification (active or expired).
Experience running AOI equipment and performing X-ray inspection analysis.
Experience with jumper wire installation and soldering on re-design or prototype boards.
Additional Information
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST; overtime may be required on weekends.
Work Environment: Controlled manufacturing environment with ESD precautions.
Physical Requirements: Extended periods of sitting and microscope work; fine hand-eye coordination required.
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Equiliem
Oct 06, 2025