SMT PCB Assembly Specialist | Precision & Growth

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 insurance

Paid time off

Company holidays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS is seeking an SMT Operator to help build high-reliability PCB assemblies. You will set up and run SMT equipment, verify loads, and ensure IPC-A-610 compliance while maintaining documentation and quality standards.

The role requires attention to detail, basic maintenance skills, and the ability to work a Monday–Friday 8-hour shift with occasional overtime. Location: Carson City, NV.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–2 years SMT production experience preferred.
• Experience with pick-and-place, SPI, and reflow ovens preferred.
• IPC-A-610 certification preferred or role-dependent.

Responsibilities

• Review build docs (MPIs, drawings, ECOs, BOMs) before start.
• Set up and operate SMT equipment: screen printers, reflow ovens.
• Verify feeder setups, orientation, and loadouts per BOM.
• Load machine programs, perform first-article checks.
• Monitor performance; address mis-picks and stoppages; escalate issues.
• Conduct visual and AOI pre-verification per IPC-A-610.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and calibration as needed.
• Assist in first article builds, ensure placement accuracy.
• Identify SMT defects; escalate systemic issues to Eng/QA.
• Keep areas clean, follow ESD/MSD handling procedures.
• Record production data and pass-down information accurately.
• Support AOI, rework, kit prep as directed by supervision.
• Participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SMT production

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Documentation reading

IPC standards awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

SPI

Reflow ovens

Job description

Rocket EMS is seeking an SMT Operator to help build high-reliability PCB assemblies. You will set up and run SMT equipment, verify loads, and ensure IPC-A-610 compliance while maintaining documentation and quality standards.

The role requires attention to detail, basic maintenance skills, and the ability to work a Monday–Friday 8-hour shift with occasional overtime. Location: Carson City, NV.