Test Operator, Carson City, $22-$23.50

Employnet, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet, Inc. is seeking a Test Operator in Carson City to perform diagnostic testing on electronic boards and systems. You will set up test environments, run standardized tests on Windows and Linux, and record results in the production system.

The role requires basic hardware knowledge and the ability to follow precise procedures. The position offers a swing shift (3:00pm–3:30pm, Monday–Friday) with pay ranging from $22 to $23.50 per hour, and a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 1–2 years in manufacturing, electronics, or IT tech preferred; entry-level accepted.
• Knowledge of core server components ( CPUs, motherboards, RAM, NICs, storage).
• Comfort with Windows and Linux command lines and basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Execute standardized tests across functional, component, and board levels using diagnostic software.
• Set up test environments, configure servers, record serial numbers.
• Perform visual inspection and board prep to detect hardware defects.
• Escalate issues to test engineers and rework teams as needed.
• Document test yields and logs clearly in the production system.
• Maintain clean, safe testing stations and follow ESD guidelines.
• Assist with packing, labeling, and asset movement as required.

Skills

Basic server components knowledge

Windows/Linux CLI

Diagnostic software

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in IT/Electronics/CS

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Employnet is currently seeking a Test Operator for a growing company in Carson City, offering $22 - $23.50/PH

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostic Execution: Run standardized functional, component-level, and board-level tests using specialized diagnostic software and Windows or Linux-based operating systems.
• System Hardware Configuration: Set up test environments, input required server configurations, and capture hardware board serial numbers.
• Visual Inspection: Complete physical screening, basic cleaning, and board prep to recognize potential hardware defects before running programs.
• Issue Escalation: Identify and report system anomalies or hardware failures, escalating complex issues to test engineers and rework teams.
• Data Documentation: Record test yields, operational observations, and component tracking logs clearly inside the production execution system.
• Workspace Safety: Maintain clean, structured, and organized testing stations to minimize workplace hazards and uphold ESD guidelines.
• Secondary Logistics: Assist the production lab with unpacking, labelling, packaging, and basic asset movement when required.

Core Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent is required; an Associate degree in IT, Electronics, or Computer Science is preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years of manufacturing, electronics, or IT tech environment experience is preferred, but entry-level applicants are accepted.
• Hardware Literacy: Basic comprehension of core server components including CPUs, motherboards, RAM modules, network interfaces, and storage drives.
• Software Skills: Comfort using command-line prompts and fundamental navigation tools in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Physical Demands: Ability to remain focused during highly structured, repetitive tasks and safely lift computer equipment weighing up to 20 to 30 pounds
• Must be able to pass background check.

Shift

Swing: 3:00pm - 3:30pm Monday - Friday