AOI/AXI Operator
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) prior to inspection.
- Operate and set up AOI and AXI equipment to perform inspections on PCB assemblies.
- Perform First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.
- Analyze inspection data and images to accurately identify, classify, and disposition defects.
- Verify solder joint quality, component alignment, polarity, and hidden solder connections (e.g., BGAs, QFNs) through AOI/AXI systems.
- Stop production and escalate immediately if major defects or systemic issues are identified.
- Document inspection results, generate daily quality pass-downs, and communicate findings to leads/supervisors.
- Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs proceed without proper authorization.
- Support bottleneck areas or other inspection needs as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.
- Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, safety, and equipment maintenance.
- Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Minimum 2 years in electronics inspection, AOI, or AXI operations within a contract manufacturing or similar environment.
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (required).
- Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
- Hands-on experience with AOI/AXI equipment (e.g., Koh Young, YXLON, Orbotech, or similar systems).
- Ability to interpret inspection images, read blueprints, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to detect subtle and hidden defects.
Skills
- Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
- Hands-on experience with AOI/AXI equipment (e.g., Koh Young, YXLON, Orbotech, or similar systems).
- Ability to interpret inspection images, read blueprints, assembly drawings, and BOMs.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to detect subtle and hidden defects.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities in a cutting-edge electronics manufacturing environment
Schedule
- 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday
- Overtime and weekends as needed
- Pay Range
- $22 — $26 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
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