Rocketems

Rocketems

3rd OPS Operator

Santa Clara,CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 6 days ago
PCB Design

About the role

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Perform depaneling of printed circuit board assemblies using approved tools, fixtures, or equipment.
  • Perform mechanical assembly tasks including hardware installation, brackets, shields, fasteners, labels, and other customer-specific requirements.
  • 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.
  • Support other post-production areas as needed, including touch-up support, final assembly prep, rework support, masking removal, cleaning, or packout preparation.
  • Ability to perform repetitive production tasks while maintaining quality and accuracy.

Requirements

  • Experience with depaneling, press-fit equipment, mechanical assembly, or final assembly operations.
  • Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Must be dependable, quality-focused, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • 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.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
  • Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, PCBA assembly, mechanical assembly, or related production work preferred.

Compensation

  • $23 - $25 USD

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