Through-Hole Lead

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV, seeks a Through-Hole Lead to supervise the through-hole assembly team, train operators, and ensure IPC‑A‑610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship. You will coordinate daily activities, review docs, and uphold quality in a fast-paced electronics environment.

Responsibilities include leading hand and wave soldering, conducting first-article checks, mentoring staff, and maintaining traceability and production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years in through-hole assembly and soldering.
• Experience as a production lead or senior operator preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with hand soldering and selective and/or wave soldering equipment.
• IPC‑A‑610 and/or J‑STD‑001 certification preferred.
• Strong soldering and defect troubleshooting skills.
• Reading MPIs, assembly drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Clear communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily through-hole production activities based on priorities and resources.
• Review MPIs, drawings, ECOs, BOMs, and customer requirements; ensure current build docs are used.
• Lead hand insertion, hand soldering, wave soldering, and selective soldering operations.
• Verify component identification, polarity, orientation, and workmanship.
• Ensure equipment setups follow approved instructions and approvals.
• Communicate material shortages, equipment problems, and production delays to the Supervisor.
• Provide troubleshooting for assembly and soldering defects; escalate as needed.
• Perform rework and solder touch-up per procedures.
• Train and coach operators on methods, equipment, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Soldering

IPC-A-610

Reading schematics

Training teammates

Quality control

Excel/Office

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Wave soldering equipment

Selective soldering equipment

Hand soldering equipment

Job description

As a Through-Hole Lead at Rocket EMS, you will provide hands‑on leadership to the through‑hole assembly team, coordinating daily work assignments, supporting production schedules, and ensuring assemblies meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards. You’ll train operators, troubleshoot assembly and soldering issues, and work closely with engineering, quality, and production leadership to maintain consistent quality and efficient workflow. This role requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to guide a team in a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily through‑hole production activities, assigning work based on production priorities, employee qualifications, and available resources.
• Review MPIs, assembly drawings, ECOs, BOMs, and customer requirements; ensure operators use current, approved build documentation.
• Lead and support component preparation, hand insertion, hand soldering, wave soldering, and selective soldering operations.
• Verify component identification, polarity, orientation, placement, and workmanship throughout the assembly process.
• Confirm equipment setups and process settings follow approved instructions; coordinate first‑article verification and required approvals before production proceeds.
• Monitor work in process, output, and schedule progress; communicate material shortages, equipment problems, staffing needs, and production delays to the Supervisor.
• Provide hands‑on troubleshooting for assembly and soldering defects; contain affected work and elevate recurring or unresolved issues to Engineering, Quality, or the Supervisor.
• Perform and support authorized rework and solder touch‑up in accordance with approved procedures.
• Train and coach operators on assembly methods, soldering techniques, equipment operation, workmanship requirements, and safe handling practices.
• Verify completion of production records, traceability requirements, first‑article documentation, and in‑process inspection forms.
• Communicate clear shift pass‑downs covering job status, priorities, quality concerns, and unresolved issues.
• Reinforce safety, ESD, applicable MSD handling, housekeeping, and 5S requirements.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to identify defect trends and improve processes, reducing rework and production interruptions.
• Support other assembly or rework areas as directed by the Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in through‑hole assembly and soldering in a contract manufacturing or electronics production environment.

Previous experience as a production lead, trainer, or senior operator with responsibility for guiding other employees preferred.

Hands‑on experience with hand soldering and selective and/or wave soldering equipment.

IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong soldering and defect troubleshooting skills for both leaded and lead‑free assemblies.
• Ability to read and interpret MPIs, assembly drawings, schematics, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Understanding of component identification, polarity, orientation, and color codes.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship requirements.
• Ability to organize workloads, communicate priorities, and guide operators to meet quality and production goals.
• Effective training, coaching, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to consistent workmanship.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and production tracking systems.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English.

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, technology‑driven manufacturing environment

Schedule

8-hour shift, Monday–Friday

Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay Range

$24 - $28 USD

ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export‑controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export‑control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.