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Advanced Solder Technician
Posted: 04/27/2026
Employment Type:
Contract To Hire
Industry: Manufacturing
Job Number: 44480
Pay Rate: 25.00
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
Meet Your Recruiter
Amanda Krafcik
Amanda is a Client Success Manager and has 10+ years of experience in the staffing industry. She focuses on finding the best talent for our clients and is a passionate team player. Fun fact: Amanda loves movies and is always watching them or talking about them on podcasts.
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