Solder and Mechanical Operator

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Solder and Mechanical Operator in Oldsmar, Florida for a one-year contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. This onsite position supports the end-to-end assembly of printed circuit cards in a production environment. The role includes soldering, mechanical assembly, inspection, testing, traceability, and continuous improvement activities while maintaining quality, reliability, and safety standards.

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in soldering and mechanical assembly of circuit cards in military, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing
• Proficiency with hand soldering, wave soldering, and reflow equipment
• Experience applying solder paste, flux, and alloys according to engineering drawings and IPC standards
• Experience with mechanical assembly of circuit cards, including installation of mounts, brackets, heat sinks, and connectors
• Familiarity with torque specifications and calibrations
• Basic understanding of IPC standards
• Ability to perform visual inspection of solder joints and mechanical fit
• Ability to perform functional tests such as continuity and power-up checks
• Ability to complete work orders, lot tracking sheets, and production documentation
• Ability to log equipment parameters, material lot numbers, and test results in MES
• Strong attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours, lift up to 25 lbs, and perform repeated fine-motor tasks
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to pass a required medical exam

Preferred Skills

• Technical training
• IPC-610 or IPC-2221 awareness
• Soldering certification
• Experience with SMT and through-hole components
• Knowledge of printed circuit board materials and handling
• Ability to use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and CMM
• Familiarity with SPC and MES or ERP data entry
• Team-oriented mindset and good communication skills

What You’ll Do

• Perform manual hand soldering, wave soldering, and reflow processes on circuit boards
• Apply solder paste, flux, and alloys according to drawings and standards
• Monitor soldering equipment and make adjustments as needed
• Install mechanical components using hand tools, torque wrenches, and pneumatic fixtures
• Align and secure components to maintain dimensional tolerances
• Conduct visual and AOI inspection of solder joints and mechanical fit
• Perform continuity and power-up testing and record results
• Document non-conformances and support corrective actions
• Complete production and traceability documentation in MES
• Participate in Kaizen, 5S, root-cause analysis, and process improvement efforts
• Maintain a clean workstation and follow EHS, PPE, and internal quality requirements

Work Schedule / Shift

• Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM EST
• Overtime available on weekends

Job ID: 21324

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.