SMT Operator: Precision PCB Assembly & Quality

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking an SMT Operator to build high-reliability PCB assemblies. You will set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, including screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens, to meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards.

You will review documentation, verify setups, load programs, and address defects while maintaining clean work areas and following 5S and ISO procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–2 years SMT production experience in electronics assembly preferred.
• IPC-A-610 certification preferred or required depending on role level.

Responsibilities

• Review build documentation (MPIs, drawings, ECOs, BOMs) before work.
• Set up and operate SMT equipment: screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place, reflow ovens.
• Verify feeder setups, orientation, loadouts per BOM; load machine programs.
• Monitor performance, address mis-picks and stoppages; escalate recurring issues.
• Perform visual/AOI pre-verification to meet IPC-A-610 standards.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow ESD/MSD handling procedures.
• Record production data and pass-down information accurately.
• Support additional production tasks and participate in 5S/CI initiatives.

Skills

Read drawings

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Solder paste understanding

AOI familiarity

Machine troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Screen printers

SPI

Pick-and-place machines

Reflow ovens

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking an SMT Operator to build high-reliability PCB assemblies. You will set up, operate, and monitor SMT equipment, including screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens, to meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards.

You will review documentation, verify setups, load programs, and address defects while maintaining clean work areas and following 5S and ISO procedures.