AOI/AXI Quality Inspector: PCB Excellence & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks an AOI/AXI Operator to verify PCB assemblies meet IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards. You will operate and set up AOI/AXI systems, perform first article inspections, and escalate defects to ensure quality on a fast-paced production line.

Candidates need at least 2 years in electronics inspection, IPC-A-610 certification, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs. Strong attention to detail and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in electronics inspection, AOI or AXI operations in a contract manufacturing or similar environment.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Ability to interpret inspection images, read blueprints, assembly drawings, and BOMs.

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 through AOI/AXI systems.
• Stop production and escalate 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.

Skills

AOI/AXI inspection

IPC workmanship standards

Reading blueprints

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Koh Young AOI

YXLON AXI

Orbotech

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV seeks an AOI/AXI Operator to verify PCB assemblies meet IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards. You will operate and set up AOI/AXI systems, perform first article inspections, and escalate defects to ensure quality on a fast-paced production line.

Candidates need at least 2 years in electronics inspection, IPC-A-610 certification, and the ability to read drawings and BOMs. Strong attention to detail and English communication are essential.