Second-Shift SMT Lead: Drive Quality & Line Efficiency

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking an SMT Lead to provide hands-on leadership for the SMT production team. You will oversee equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting while training operators to achieve IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards.

You will work closely with Production Supervision, Engineering, Quality and Materials to keep production moving, resolve line issues, and ensure consistent processes in this fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years SMT production experience in contract manufacturing or electronics assembly.
• Experience setting up, operating, and troubleshooting screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place, and reflow ovens.
• IPC-A-610 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily SMT work assignments and line priorities with the Production Supervisor.
• Lead, train, and coach SMT operators on equipment operation and procedures.
• Review drawings, ECOs, BOMs, and customer requirements for current build docs.
• Oversee setup, operation, and changeovers for printers, SPI, pick‑and‑place, and reflow ovens.
• Verify feeder setups, polarity, orientation, and loadouts against documentation.
• Monitor line performance, troubleshoot defects, and escalate to Engineering or Maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical electronics training

Tools

Fuji SMT equipment

Panasonic SMT equipment

Juki SMT equipment

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking an SMT Lead to provide hands-on leadership for the SMT production team. You will oversee equipment setup, operation, and troubleshooting while training operators to achieve IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards.

You will work closely with Production Supervision, Engineering, Quality and Materials to keep production moving, resolve line issues, and ensure consistent processes in this fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.