Solderer

Job Title: Solderer

Job Description

This role focuses on precision soldering and assembly of electronic components on circuit boards to support final assembly and testing. You will work with surface mount technology and through-hole components, using microscopes and specialized tools to ensure high-quality, reliable electronic assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Install small electronic components onto circuit boards for final assembly and testing.
• Perform surface mount soldering of circuit boards, including component-level and fine-pitch soldering.
• Hand-solder electronic parts such as resistors, capacitors, wires, and cable harnesses onto boards.
• Use a microscope to inspect and verify the quality of solder joints and component placement.
• Follow electronic manufacturing and assembly procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Conduct visual inspection of assembled boards to identify and correct defects.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized individual workbench, tools, and soldering equipment.
• Perform rework and repair of boards and components when required, if experienced in rework.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on soldering experience in an electronic manufacturing or electronic assembly environment.
• Proficiency in surface mount soldering at the component level.
• Ability to perform fine-pitch soldering on small and densely packed components.
• Experience soldering electronic parts such as resistors, capacitors, wires, and cable harnesses.
• Ability to use a microscope to perform detailed soldering and inspection work.
• Familiarity with surface-mount technology and basic inspection practices.
• Strong attention to detail and steady hand-eye coordination for precision work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with QFP (Quad Flat Package) soldering.
• Rework experience on circuit boards and electronic assemblies.
• Prior experience in electronic manufacturing or production environments.
• Understanding of basic electronic components and assembly processes.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit production team in a stable, climate-controlled environment where quality craftsmanship and attention to detail are highly valued. The workspace supports focus and precision, with dedicated benches and tools that allow you to take pride in your work. You will have the opportunity to develop and refine specialized soldering skills, including surface mount and fine-pitch techniques, while contributing directly to the reliability and performance of finished electronic products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of APOPKA, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in APOPKA,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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