Through-Hole PCB Operator - Second Shift

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Through-Hole Operator to hand-place, solder, and inspect components for IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship in a fast-paced PCB assembly environment.

You will follow build documents, read drawings and BOMs, perform soldering with hand tools or wave/ selective equipment, and complete first-article and in-process inspections. This is an 8-hour shift with overtime and weekend potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in through-hole assembly or hand soldering in electronics manufacturing.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred or role-dependent.
• Strong soldering ability for leaded and lead-free assemblies.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs.
• Familiarity with selective and wave soldering processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clear communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Review build documentation including MPIs, assembly drawings, ECOs, and customer requirements before starting work.
• Manually insert through-hole components onto printed circuit boards according to polarity, orientation, and BOM requirements.
• Perform soldering operations using hand soldering tools, wave solder, or selective solder equipment.
• Inspect solder joints and component placement for IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
• Identify and correct soldering or placement defects; escalate issues to Lead or Engineer.
• Perform basic rework and touch-up on solder joints as needed.
• Complete first-article verification and in-process inspection forms as required.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and adhere to all ESD and MSD handling procedures.
• Record production data and communicate pass-downs and quality updates to supervisors.
• Support other assembly or rework areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.
• Participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Skills

Soldering

Reading assembly drawings

Polarity & orientation

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Wave soldering

Selective soldering

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Through-Hole Operator to hand-place, solder, and inspect components for IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship in a fast-paced PCB assembly environment.

You will follow build documents, read drawings and BOMs, perform soldering with hand tools or wave/ selective equipment, and complete first-article and in-process inspections. This is an 8-hour shift with overtime and weekend potential.