Senior SMT Line Lead - Second Shift

Rocket EMS, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking an SMT Lead in San Jose, CA to coordinate daily SMT production activities and provide hands-on equipment support to operators.

You will help keep lines running efficiently, ensure builds meet quality requirements, and train team members on processes and equipment operation. In this high-reliability PCBA environment, you will work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams to support schedules, resolve issues, and drive performance while maintaining

Qualifications

• Hands-on SMT production experience including setup, operation, changes, and troubleshooting.
• Experience as SMT lead, senior operator, or operator trainer preferred.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, and detailed work instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship requirements; IPC-A-610 training or certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SPI and AOI processes preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to stop work and escalate quality concerns when needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily SMT line activities and operator assignments based on production priorities.
• Set up, operate, and support SMT equipment including printers, pick-and-place, and reflow.
• Lead line setups and changeovers, verify materials, feeders, PN, orientation, and programs.
• Ensure first-piece inspections and approvals before production.
• Train operators on equipment operation and work instructions.
• Monitor production output, downtime, defects, and rework; communicate risks.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality.
• Maintain compliance with ESD/MSD and PCBA handling requirements.
• Identify recurring problems and suggest improvements.

Skills

SMT leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

IPC-A-610 training/certification

Tools

Solder paste printers

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Job description

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking an SMT Lead in San Jose, CA to coordinate daily SMT production activities and provide hands-on equipment support to operators.

You will help keep lines running efficiently, ensure builds meet quality requirements, and train team members on processes and equipment operation. In this high-reliability PCBA environment, you will work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Materials teams to support schedules, resolve issues, and drive performance while maintaining