Through-Hole Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Carson City (NV); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Résumé du poste

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Through-Hole Lead to guide a fast-paced electronics assembly team. You will oversee daily production, ensure IPC-A-610 Class 2/3 workmanship, train operators, troubleshoot soldering issues, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production leaders to sustain quality and throughput.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical soldering skills, and the ability to drive a team toward on-time delivery in a contract manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in through-hole assembly and soldering in electronics production.
• Past experience as a production lead or trainer preferred.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
• Strong soldering skills for leaded and lead-free assemblies.
• Ability to read MPIs, drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily through-hole production activities based on priorities and resources.
• Review MPIs, drawings, ECOs, BOMs, and customer requirements for compliance.
• Lead component prep, hand insertion, hand/soldering, wave, and selective soldering.
• Verify component ID, polarity, orientation, and workmanship throughout the process.
• Ensure setups follow instructions; manage first-article verifications and approvals.
• Monitor WIP, communicate shortages, equipment issues, and delays to Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot defects; contain issues and escalate to Engineering/Quality.
• Perform rework and solder touch-ups per procedures; train operators.
• Coach operators on methods, safety, and quality expectations.

Connaissances

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Team leadership

English communication

Formation

High school diploma

IPC-A-610 certification

J-STD-001 certification

Outils

Wave soldering equipment

Selective soldering equipment

Inspection tools

Description du poste

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.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.
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