PCB Post-Production Operator: Precise Assembly & Depaneling

Rocket EMS; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking a Third Operations Operator to support post‑production processing in a PCBA manufacturing environment. The role involves depaneling, press‑fit operations, mechanical assembly, hardware installation, and other steps required before final inspection and shipment.

The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow work instructions, and comfort working with printed circuit boards, hand tools, fixtures, and production equipment on a fast‑paced production floor in

Qualifications

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform depaneling of PCBA 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 PCBA 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.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Attention to detail

Read work instructions

ESD safety practices

Hand tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Press-fit equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking a Third Operations Operator to support post‑production processing in a PCBA manufacturing environment. The role involves depaneling, press‑fit operations, mechanical assembly, hardware installation, and other steps required before final inspection and shipment.

The position requires attention to detail, the ability to follow work instructions, and comfort working with printed circuit boards, hand tools, fixtures, and production equipment on a fast‑paced production floor in