Through-Hole Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Rocket EMS, Inc. in Carson City, NV seeks a Through-Hole Lead to direct the through-hole assembly team, assign daily tasks, and align with schedules to meet workmanship standards.

You will train operators, troubleshoot soldering issues, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production leadership to sustain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced electronics environment. Strong leadership and hands-on soldering are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 preferred.
• Hands-on experience with hand soldering and selective and/or wave soldering equipment.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

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 component prep, hand insertion, soldering, wave soldering, and selective soldering.
• Verify component ID, polarity, orientation, placement, and workmanship during assembly.
• Ensure setups and process settings follow instructions; coordinate first-article verification and approvals.
• Monitor WIP, output, and schedule; report shortages, problems, and delays to the Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot defects; contain issues and escalate to Engineering/Quality as needed.
• Perform rework and solder touch-up per procedures.
• Train and coach operators on methods, tools, and safety practices.
• Verify production records, traceability, and in-process inspection forms.
• Provide clear shift pass-downs on status and priorities.
• Uphold safety, ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, and 5S.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to reduce defects and improve processes.
• Support other areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.

Skills

Soldering

Leadership

Training

IPC-A-610

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand soldering tools

Wave soldering equipment

Selective 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.