AOI/AXI Operator (Second Shift)

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking an AOI/AXI Operator to verify PCB assemblies meet quality standards. You will operate, program, and maintain automated optical and X-ray inspection systems and perform first article verifications.

The role requires IPC-A-610 knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to make decisive quality decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will review documentation, inspect, classify defects, and escalate major issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years in electronics inspection or AOI/AXI operations.
• IPC-A-610 certification (required).
• Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
• Hands-on experience with AOI/AXI equipment (Koh Young, YXLON, Orbotech or similar).
• Ability to interpret inspection images, read blueprints and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Review job documentation prior to inspection.
• Operate and set up AOI and AXI equipment to perform inspections.
• Perform First Article Inspections and verify IPC-A-610 compliance.
• Analyze inspection data and images to identify defects.
• Verify solder joint quality and component alignment.
• Stop production and escalate major defects or systemic issues.
• Document inspection results and communicate findings to leads/supervisors.
• Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies.
• Support bottleneck areas or other inspection needs as directed by Supervisor.

Skills

IPC workmanship standards

AOI/AXI equipment operation

Blueprints & BOMs reading

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Koh Young

YXLON

Orbotech

Other AOI/AXI systems

Job description

As an AOI/AXI Operator at Rocket EMS, you will play a critical role in verifying that our PCB assemblies meet the highest quality and reliability standards. You’ll be responsible for operating, programming, and maintaining automated optical and X-ray inspection systems, performing first article verifications, and ensuring defects are accurately identified and escalated. This position requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of IPC standards, and the ability to make confident quality decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) prior to inspection.

Operate and set up AOI and AXI equipment to perform inspections on PCB assemblies.

Perform First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.

Analyze inspection data and images to accurately identify, classify, and disposition defects.

Verify solder joint quality, component alignment, polarity, and hidden solder connections (e.g., BGAs, QFNs) through AOI/AXI systems.

Stop production and elevate immediately if major defects or systemic issues are identified.

Document inspection results, generate daily quality pass-downs, and communicate findings to leads/supervisors.

Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs proceed without proper authorization.

Support bottleneck areas or other inspection needs as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.

Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, safety, and equipment maintenance.

Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required).

Experience

Minimum 2 years in electronics inspection, AOI, or AXI operations within a contract manufacturing or similar environment.

IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (required).

Skills

Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).

Hands-on experience with AOI/AXI equipment (e.g., Koh Young, YXLON, Orbotech, or similar systems).

Ability to interpret inspection images, read blueprints, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Highly detail-oriented with the ability to detect subtle and hidden defects.

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities in a cutting-edge electronics manufacturing environment

Schedule

8-hour shift, Monday-Friday

Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay Range

$22 - $26 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.