--- title: "Machine Operator - Through-Hole" company: "Rocket EMS" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/rocket-ems" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/rocket-ems-machine-operator-through-hole-a94e6866-183c-4a55-9e3e-5d9d4ef57238" apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketems/jobs/4404134009" workplace: onsite location: "Carson City, NV" employment_type: unspecified seniority: mid role: other region: united-states skills: ["excel"] date_posted: 2026-09-14T22:54:03.000Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:39:49.236Z --- # Machine Operator - Through-Hole **Rocket EMS** · Carson City, NV Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketems/jobs/4404134009 ## About the role #### Through-Hole Operator ##### About the Role As a Through-Hole Operator at **Rocket EMS**, you’ll be an essential part of our PCB assembly process — ensuring all components are hand-placed, soldered, and inspected to the highest quality standards. You’ll work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to build boards that meet IPC-A-610 Class 2 and 3 workmanship standards. This position demands steady hands, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to follow precise build documentation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. --- ##### 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 bill of materials (BOM) requirements. - Perform soldering operations using hand soldering tools, wave solder, or selective solder equipment. - Inspect solder joints and component placement for compliance with IPC-A-610 workmanship standards. - Identify and correct soldering or placement defects; escalate systemic or recurring issues to the Lead or Engineer. - Perform basic rework and touch-up on solder joints when 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. --- ##### Qualifications **Education** - High school diploma or equivalent (required) **Experience** - Minimum 2 years of experience in through-hole assembly or hand soldering in a contract manufacturing or electronics production environment. - IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (preferred or required depending on role level). **Skills** - Strong soldering ability for both leaded and lead-free assemblies. - Ability to read assembly drawings, schematics, and BOMs. - Understanding of polarity, component identification, and color codes. - 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. --- ##### 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$20—$25 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 --- Source: Rocket EMS's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/rocket-ems-machine-operator-through-hole-a94e6866-183c-4a55-9e3e-5d9d4ef57238