SMT Setup Technician — Precision PCB Assembly

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 insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rocket EMS seeks an SMT Operator to build high-reliability PCB assemblies by setting up and running screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens. You will verify feeder setups, loadouts, and follow IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards in a fast-paced electronics environment.

You will review build docs, monitor machine performance, perform first-article checks, and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years SMT production experience.
• Experience operating pick-and-place, SPI, and reflow ovens.
• IPC-A-610 certification preferred.
• Ability to read MPIs, ECOs, and BOMs.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Review build documentation (MPIs, drawings, ECOs, BOMs) before starting work.
• Set up and operate SMT equipment (screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens).
• Verify feeder setups, orientation, loadouts per BOM.
• Load machine programs, perform first-article checks.
• Monitor performance, address mis-picks and errors, escalate as needed.
• Conduct visual/AOI pre-verification to IPC-A-610 standards.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and calibration tasks.
• Assist in first-article builds and ensure placement accuracy.
• Identify and correct SMT defects; escalate systemic issues.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow ESDS procedures.
• Record production data and downtime accurately.
• Support other production areas as directed; participate in 5S and continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings/MPIs/ECOs/BOMs

Clear written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

SPI

Reflow ovens

Job description

Rocket EMS seeks an SMT Operator to build high-reliability PCB assemblies by setting up and running screen printers, SPI, pick-and-place machines, and reflow ovens. You will verify feeder setups, loadouts, and follow IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 standards in a fast-paced electronics environment.

You will review build docs, monitor machine performance, perform first-article checks, and participate in 5S and continuous improvement activities.