3rd OPS Operator (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rocket EMS, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Third Operations Operator to support post-production processing in a PCBA manufacturing environment.

You will perform depaneling, press-fit operations, mechanical assembly, and hardware installation before final inspection and shipment. The role requires careful attention to detail, ability to follow work instructions, and comfort working with hand tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

Formación

• Previous electronics manufacturing or PCBA experience.
• Ability to read work instructions and drawings.
• Comfort with hand tools, presses, fixtures, and measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and defect identification.
• Able to handle small parts and delicate assemblies.
• Basic computer skills for production transactions.
• Dependable, quality-focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to ESD, safety, and quality procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Depaneling of PCBA using approved tools, fixtures, or equipment.
• Complete press‑fit operations according to instructions and drawings.
• Mechanical assembly tasks including hardware installation and labels.
• Inspect boards for workmanship issues during post‑production.
• Follow travelers, assembly drawings, and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, torque tools, presses, fixtures safely.
• Handle PCBAs with proper ESD practices at all times.
• Identify and report defects or process concerns to leadership.
• Maintain accurate production counts and scan work orders.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and 5S compliant.
• Support other post‑production tasks as needed.

Conocimientos

Electronics manufacturing

Attention to detail

Reading work instructions

Hand tools experience

ESD procedures

Herramientas

Press-fit equipment

Torque tools

Measuring tools

Fixtures

ESD-handling equipment

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary
The Third Operations Operator supports post-production processing in a PCBA manufacturing environment. This role performs hands‑on mechanical and finishing operations after SMT, through‑hole, coating, and test processes are complete. The operator will work on depaneling, press‑fit operations, mechanical assembly, hardware installation, and other value‑added production steps required before final inspection and shipment.

This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow work instructions, and comfort working with printed circuit board assemblies, hand tools, fixtures, and production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform depaneling of printed circuit board assemblies using approved tools, fixtures, or equipment.
• Complete press‑fit operations according to work instructions, drawings, and process requirements.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks including hardware installation, brackets, shields, fasteners, labels, and other customer‑specific requirements.
• Inspect boards and assemblies for workmanship issues during post‑production operations.
• Follow production travelers, assembly drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, torque tools, presses, fixtures, and basic production equipment safely and correctly.
• Handle PCBAs using proper ESD practices at all times.
• Identify and report defects, missing parts, damaged boards, or process concerns to the lead, supervisor, or quality team.
• Maintain accurate production counts and scan work orders through the appropriate system steps.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety requirements.
• Support other post‑production areas as needed, including touch‑up support, final assembly prep, rework support, masking removal, cleaning, or packout preparation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA assembly, mechanical assembly, or related production work preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, travelers, and assembly drawings.
• Comfortable using basic hand tools, presses, fixtures, and measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship defects.
• Ability to work with small parts and delicate electronic assemblies.
• Basic computer skills for scanning, labor tracking, and production transactions.
• Must be dependable, quality‑focused, and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Preferred Experience

• PCBA or electronics manufacturing experience.
• Experience with depaneling, press‑fit equipment, mechanical assembly, or final assembly operations.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
• Experience working in an ESD‑controlled environment.

This position works on the production floor of a PCBA manufacturing facility. The role supports post‑production operations and may interact with production, quality, engineering, rework, and final inspection teams.

Pay Range

$23 - $25 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export‑controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export‑control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization. Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.