Through-Hole Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS • Carson City, NV

4d • $24 - $28

About The Position

As a Through-Hole Lead at Rocket EMS, you will provide hands-on leadership to the through-hole assembly team, coordinate daily work assignments, support production schedules, and ensure assemblies meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards. You will train operators, troubleshoot assembly and soldering issues, and work with engineering, quality, and production leadership to maintain consistent quality and efficient workflow in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

The role involves coordinating through-hole production activities; reviewing and maintaining current build documentation; supporting component preparation, hand insertion, hand soldering, wave soldering, and selective soldering; checking workmanship and component placement; confirming equipment setups and first-article approvals; monitoring production progress; troubleshooting defects; supporting authorized rework; maintaining production records and traceability; and communicating shift pass-downs. The Lead also reinforces safety, ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, and 5S requirements, and supports process improvement and other assembly or rework areas as directed.

The position is scheduled for an 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekends as needed. Pay is listed as $24–$28 USD.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in through-hole assembly and soldering in a contract manufacturing or electronics production environment.
• Hands-on experience with hand soldering and selective and/or wave soldering equipment.
• 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 toward 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.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled technical data or technology under applicable U.S. export-control laws, or be eligible for any required government authorization, if access is required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a production lead, trainer, or senior operator responsible for guiding other employees.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily through-hole production activities and assign work based on production priorities, employee qualifications, and available resources.
• Review MPIs, assembly drawings, ECOs, BOMs, and customer requirements, and 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 assembly.
• Confirm equipment setups and process settings follow approved instructions, and coordinate first-article verification and 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.
• Troubleshoot 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 production records, traceability requirements, first-article documentation, and in-process inspection forms are complete.
• Communicate 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, technology-driven manufacturing environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED