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3rd OPS Operator

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$25/hr

Entry level

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,…

Skills: PCBA Assembly, Depaneling, Press-fit Operations, Mechanical Assembly, ESD Practices

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Touch Up/Rework Technician

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$24/hr

Mid level

Position Summary The Touch-Up / Rework Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and reworking printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and mechanical assemblies that do not meet quality standards. This positi…

Skills: Soldering, PCBA Rework, SMT Repair, Through-hole Repair, Engineering Documentation Interpretation

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Touch Up/Rework Operator (Second Shift)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$26/hr–$30/hr

Mid level

Position Summary The Touch-Up / Rework Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and reworking printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and mechanical assemblies that do not meet quality standards. This positi…

Skills: Soldering, PCBA Rework, SMT Repair, Through-hole Component Repair, Engineering Drawing Interpretation

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Through-Hole Operator

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$24/hr–$26/hr

Entry level

Position Summary The Through-Hole Assembly Operator is responsible for assembling electronic components onto printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) using manual insertion techniques. This role requires attention to det…

Skills: Manual Insertion, PCB Assembly, Component Identification, Lead Forming, ESD Compliance

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SMT specialist

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

Mid level

About the Role The SMT Specialist is responsible for the setup, operation, optimization, and troubleshooting of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes to ensure high-quality, efficient, and repeatable PCB assembly prod…

Skills: SMT Process Optimization, PCB Assembly, Pick-and-Place Machines, Solder Paste Printers, Reflow Ovens

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SMT Operator (Second Shift)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$25/hr

Entry level

SMT Operator About the Role As an SMT Operator at Rocket EMS, you will be responsible for operating and supporting surface mount technology (SMT) production processes to ensure high-quality, reliable PCB assemblies. You’…

Skills: SMT Operation, PCB Assembly, Solder Paste Printing, Pick-and-Place Machines, Reflow Ovens

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Through-Hole Operator

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$26/hr

Entry level

Position Summary The Through-Hole Assembly Operator is responsible for assembling electronic components onto printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) using manual insertion techniques. This role requires attention to det…

Skills: Manual Insertion, PCB Assembly, Component Identification, Lead Forming, ESD Compliance

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Facilities Technician (Second Shift)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$23/hr–$28/hr

Mid level

About the Role As a Facilities Technician at Rocket EMS, you will be responsible for ensuring our buildings, infrastructure, and facility systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You’ll perform preventive and c…

Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Plumbing, Compressed Air Systems, Preventive Maintenance

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Conformal Coating Operator

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$28/hr

Mid level

Conformal Coating Operator Job Summary The Conformal Coating Operator is responsible for preparing, masking, coating, curing, inspecting, and touching up printed circuit board assemblies in a PCBA manufacturing environme…

Skills: Conformal Coating, Masking, PCBA Assembly, ESD Procedures, Quality Inspection

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Box Build Mechanical Operator

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$25/hr–$30/hr

Mid level

Box Build Mechanical Operator Location: Santa Clara, California Department: Manufacturing / Box Build Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager Position Summary The Box Build M…

Skills: Precision Mechanical Assembly, Blueprint Interpretation, Cable Routing, Torque-Controlled Assembly, Visual Inspection

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Project Manager - Facility Services

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$80k–$130k/yr

Mid level

Impec Group focuses on enhancing the human experience within the workspace, encompassing collective well-being, safety, and health. Our mission is to facilitate success within the workplace industry through Innovation, I…

Skills: Project Management, Construction Management, Facility Services, Budgeting, Procurement

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COOK (FULL TIME)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

Entry level$2.5B raised

We are hiring immediately for a full time COOK position. Location: NVIDIA - 2701 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM t…

Skills: Knife skills, Food preparation, Portion control, HACCP standards, Safe food-handling

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In-Home Sales Representative

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$120k–$350k/yr

Mid level

In-Home Sales Representative Rose Remodeling Job Type: Full-Time Pay: $120,000–$350,000+ per year (Commission Only) Job Summary Rose Remodeling is seeking a motivated In-Home Sales Representative to meet with pre-qualifi…

Skills: In-Home Sales, Bath Remodeling Design, Closing Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Presentation Skills

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HVAC Comfort Advisor - in home sales - San Jose, CA

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$100k–$250k/yr

Mid level

Company NameAtlas Trillo Heating & Air Conditioning Overview Join American Residential Services (ARS), the nation’s largest provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, with over 7,000 team members an…

Skills: Outside Sales, One-Call-Close, Consultative Selling, Residential Sales, Customer Experience

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COOK (PART TIME)

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

Mid level$2.5B raised

We are hiring immediately for a part time COOK position. Location: SC Irvine Gateway - 5451 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Part time schedule. Monday - Thu…

Skills: Food Preparation, Culinary Arts, QA Safety, HACCP Standards, Portion Control

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Warehouse Associate

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$19/hr–$20/hr

Entry level

Company Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for …

Skills: Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Time Management, Attention To Detail

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Director, Facility Engineering

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

Senior+

Job Summary: Provides strategic direction for preventative maintenance and repairs services for facility equipment (e.g., central plant operations, building management systems, safety systems). Establishes long-term goal…

Skills: Strategic Planning, Preventative Maintenance, Facility Engineering, Budget Management, Vendor Management

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Data Center Electrical Lead

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$140k–$157k/yr

Senior

Who We Are Csquare is a global leader in colocation and interconnection services, with a footprint of more than 60 data centers in over 30 markets, providing services to more than 2,300 leading enterprises and U.S. feder…

Skills: Electrical Distribution, Critical Infrastructure Maintenance, Project Management, Budget Management, Vendor Management

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Outside Sales Representative - Waterworks

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

Mid level

About the Role At ICONIX Waterworks, we help deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities running. Our products and solutions support clean drinking water, fire protection, stormwater management, and critical utilit…

Skills: Outside Sales, Territory Management, Business Development, Account Management, Consultative Selling

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Automotive Technician

Santa Clara, California, United States · On-site

$32/hr–$65/hr

Senior+

Join the Team at Stress-Free Auto Care: Where Your Skills and Passion Drive Success! Stress Free Auto Care is redefining the auto repair experience by delivering exceptional service with honesty, transparency, and conven…

Skills: Automotive Diagnosis, Vehicle Repair, Hand-Tool Proficiency, Manual Transmission Operation, Customer Service

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3rd OPS Operator

Rocket EMS

Santa Clara, California, United States • On-site

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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.

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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.
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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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Frequently asked questions

How many Trades jobs are open in Santa Clara, CA right now?

There are currently 222 open trades positions in Santa Clara, CA listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Trades roles in Santa Clara, CA?

Companies currently hiring include Rocket EMS, Compass Group, Applied Materials, ABM Industries, Six Flags, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Trades jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

Yes — 4 of the 222 open trades positions offer remote or hybrid work (1 remote, 3 hybrid).

How do I apply for Trades jobs in Santa Clara, CA?

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