Precision SMT Operator - PCB Assembly & Process Tech

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant? Not listed

Job summary

Rocket EMS, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an SMT Operator to operate SMT equipment and support PCB assembly processes, ensuring quality and IPC-standard compliance.

You will set up and monitor paste printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens, perform first-piece checks, and collaborate with QA and Engineering to meet customer specifications. This role offers growth in a high-reliability environment supporting aerospace and defense programs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in SMT or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with SMT equipment (pick-and-place, reflow, printers, AOI/AXI) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and IPC standards (IPC-A-610 preferred).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, including printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens.
• Load and unload PCBAs while following ESD, MSD, and handling requirements.
• Verify correct component placement, orientation, and solder quality during production runs.
• Identify and report defects such as missing components, misalignment, solder defects, or process deviations.
• Follow travelers, MPIs, work instructions, and production schedules to meet customer specifications.
• Perform first-piece checks and in-process inspections as required.
• Assist with basic machine maintenance, nozzle changes, feeder setup, and cleanliness.
• Communicate issues and improvement opportunities to leads, supervisors, and engineers.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring defects or process trends.

Skills

SMT experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Solder paste printers

AOI/AXI

Job description

Rocket EMS, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking an SMT Operator to operate SMT equipment and support PCB assembly processes, ensuring quality and IPC-standard compliance.

You will set up and monitor paste printers, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens, perform first-piece checks, and collaborate with QA and Engineering to meet customer specifications. This role offers growth in a high-reliability environment supporting aerospace and defense programs.