SMT GSE Mechanic

JOB TITLE: SMT GSE Mechanic
LOCATION: Oldsmar, FL
PAY RATE: $26-35/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing SMT/CCA manufacturing equipment

• Diagnosing equipment failures and replacing defective modules/components

• Performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance

• Monitoring machine performance and driving equipment improvements

• Working closely with production, process, product, quality, and test engineering

• Keeping maintenance, repair, and inventory logs up to date

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience

• Strong hands-on skill with:

  • mechanical hand tools

  • soldering equipment

  • electronics

  • pneumatics

  • hydraulics

  • mechanical systems

• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause problem solving

• Ability to read:

  • drawings

  • diagrams

  • prints

  • manuals

  • specifications

• Good written and verbal communication

• Comfortable with shift flexibility, weekend work, and chemical exposure

• Training/certification familiarity:

  • Manufacturing Training Programs

  • PWB Handling

  • First Piece Certification

  • Component Identification

  • ESD

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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