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$23/hr–$25/hr
Full-time
Posted 7h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Supports post-production processing in a PCBA environment, focusing on depaneling, press-fit operations, and mechanical assembly. Ensures quality through inspection and adherence to production travelers and ESD practices.
Requirements
Requires experience in electronics or mechanical assembly with the ability to use hand tools and follow technical drawings. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and the physical ability to perform repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Full job description
Third Operations Operator
Position Summary The Third Operations Operator supports post-production processing in a PCBA manufacturing environment. This role performs hands-on mechanical and finishing operations after SMT, through-hole, coating, and test processes are complete. The operator will work on depaneling, press-fit operations, mechanical assembly, hardware installation, and other value-added production steps required before final inspection and shipment.
This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow work instructions, and comfort working with printed circuit board assemblies, hand tools, fixtures, and production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Perform depaneling of printed circuit board assemblies using approved tools, fixtures, or equipment.
Complete press-fit operations according to work instructions, drawings, and process requirements.
Perform mechanical assembly tasks including hardware installation, brackets, shields, fasteners, labels, and other customer-specific requirements.
Inspect boards and assemblies for workmanship issues during post-production operations.
Follow production travelers, assembly drawings, work instructions, and quality requirements.
Use hand tools, torque tools, presses, fixtures, and basic production equipment safely and correctly.
Handle PCBAs using proper ESD practices at all times.
Identify and report defects, missing parts, damaged boards, or process concerns to the lead, supervisor, or quality team.
Maintain accurate production counts and scan work orders through the appropriate system steps.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and compliant with 5S and safety requirements.
Support other post-production areas as needed, including touch-up support, final assembly prep, rework support, masking removal, cleaning, or packout preparation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA assembly, mechanical assembly, or related production work preferred.
Ability to read and follow written work instructions, travelers, and assembly drawings.
Comfortable using basic hand tools, presses, fixtures, and measuring tools.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify workmanship defects.
Ability to work with small parts and delicate electronic assemblies.
Basic computer skills for scanning, labor tracking, and production transactions.
Must be dependable, quality-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow ESD, safety, and quality procedures.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.
Preferred Experience
PCBA or electronics manufacturing experience.
Experience with depaneling, press-fit equipment, mechanical assembly, or final assembly operations.
Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
Experience working in an ESD-controlled environment.
Work Environment
This position works on the production floor of a PCBA manufacturing facility. The role supports post-production operations and may interact with production, quality, engineering, rework, and final inspection teams.
Pay Range
$23—$25 USD
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
At Rocket, there’s nothing we can’t do, there are just things we haven’t done yet.
Industry
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
LinkedIn followers
6,314
Rocket EMS would rather invest its effort in figuring out how to solve a problem instead of telling you all the little things that will delay a project or get in the way. Too many EMS manufacturers would rather tell you what they can’t do instead of just delivering on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.
Rocket EMS Inc., founded in Jan 2011, is a Santa Clara, Calif.-based Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company serving fast-growth, high-technology companies. We are uniquely positioned to meet the very high demands of New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing and test. Rocket is a one-stop partner, specializing in ultra-quick-turn (24 – 48 hour) manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), design and complementary services. Our core team has a proven track record of investing in and utilizing advanced technology, equipment and software to manufacture customer products extremely quickly with the highest quality. Our strategy is to build a team of the industry’s very best people, to invest in the most advanced technologies and to serve as a model for EMS industry best practices. With this as our foundation, we’re committed to executing far above our competitors.
It isn't easy, but if you put the right people together, all with exceptional experience, a shared drive, and a pursuit of excellence, you’ll have something truly remarkable. Throw in a facility with top of the line equipment and you have the core of what is Rocket EMS.
Rocket EMS: Taking contract manufacturing to the next level.
Contact Information:
Telephone:408-727-3700
E-mail: [email protected]
Offices: 2950 Patrick Henry Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054, US
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