Provide hands-on troubleshooting for assembly and soldering defects; contain affected work and escalate 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.
Benefits
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. #zr
