Assembler Specialist SMT

Lockheed Martin•Oldsmar, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail oriented Solder Assembler with a strong understanding of IPC (Institute of Printed Circuits) standards to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling printed circuit boards (PCBs) by soldering a wide variety of components, performing defect identification, and ensuring all work meets stringent quality and reliability requirements.

Requirements

3 years experience with IPC standards J-Std-001, IPC-610, or IPC-620.
Familiarity with soldering tools (soldering iron, hot air gun, reflow oven, wave solder machine).
Knowledge of Flowline assemblies.
Manufacturing knowledge.
Adept at using hand tools.
Can proficiently read technical drawings to ensure an accurate and efficient assembly processes.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
Able work on Xray machines and ability to work Koh Young optical inspection.
Experience with Koh Young and Nordson Yestech AOI equipment.
Able to perform simple soldering rework on CCA.
Ability to solder and inspect a range of component sizes (0201 – 1206, BGAs, QFNs, etc.)

Responsibilities

Perform manual and/or selective soldering of through hole, surface mount (SMT), BGA, QFN, CSP, and other component types.
Conduct visual inspections and use inspection tools (e.g., microscopes, AOI) to identify solder defects such as bridges, cold joints, tombstoning, insufficient wetting, and voids.
Apply IPC A 610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies), IPC J STD 001 (Soldering Materials), and IPC 2222 (Design standards) throughout the assembly process.
Verify that solder paste, flux, and materials meet required specifications.
Recommend and implement enhancements to soldering processes, tooling, and work instructions.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper handling of hazardous materials and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).