AOI/AXI Operator (Second Shift)

Second Shift - 2:30PM-11:00PM

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