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Advanced Solder Technician

The Panther Group

Clearwater, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25
LOCATION
Clearwater, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Panther Group is seeking a highly experienced Advanced Solder Technician to support a precision electronics manufacturing team in Clearwater, FL. This is a hands-on opportunity for skilled professionals with advanced expertise in SMT, through-hole soldering, PCB rework, and X-ray inspection in a high-reliability production environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience working on complex printed circuit boards, bottom-terminated components, and advanced rework processes.
What You’ll Do
  • Perform high-mix, low-volume assembly of SMT and through-hole components on complex PCBs
  • Execute advanced removal, replacement, and repair of components including:
    • QFNs
    • BGAs
    • LGAs
    • Other bottom-terminated and fine-pitch devices
  • Use specialized equipment including:
    • Hot-air pencils
    • Hot plates
    • Reflow tools
    • Soldering stations
  • Conduct X-ray inspection to evaluate hidden solder joints and verify workmanship
  • Perform visual, AOI, and microscope inspections for quality assurance
  • Interpret:
    • Engineering drawings
    • BOMs
    • Work orders
    • Component placement documentation
  • Troubleshoot solder defects such as:
    • Tombstoning
    • Voids
    • Solder bridges
    • Wetting issues
  • Follow ESD, safety, and compliance procedures
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
What You Bring
  • 4+ years of advanced soldering / electronic assembly experience
  • Strong expertise in:
    • SMT and through-hole soldering
    • PCB rework and repair
    • BGA/QFN/LGA component handling
    • X-ray inspection
  • Experience working under a microscope for extended periods
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings
  • Strong understanding of solder quality standards and defect resolution
  • Experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability environments
  • Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
  • IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD certification
  • AOI experience
  • Experience with high-density PCB assemblies
  • Familiarity with thermal profiling and advanced reflow techniques
  • ESD-controlled or cleanroom experience
Pay $18-$25 per hour DOE

About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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