Machine Maintenance Technician (Second Shift)

About the Role

As a Machine Maintenance Technician at Rocket EMS, you will be responsible for keeping our production equipment running at peak performance. You’ll perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT, Through-Hole, AOI/AXI, and other specialized electronics manufacturing equipment. This role requires strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical and electrical aptitude, and the ability to minimize downtime in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on SMT placement machines, screen printers, reflow ovens, selective soldering, AOI/AXI, and conformal coating systems.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and software-related issues on production equipment.

• Respond quickly to machine stoppages; minimize downtime and restore operations efficiently.

• Maintain accurate service logs, PM checklists, and repair records.

• Coordinate with engineers, production, and quality teams to support continuous production flow.

• Order and manage spare parts inventory; work with vendors for service and technical support.

• Support installation, calibration, and qualification of new production equipment.

• Train operators and leads on basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe machine operation.

• Follow and enforce all safety, ESD, and equipment handling procedures.

• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability, throughput, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).

• Technical certification or associate’s degree in electronics, mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience maintaining SMT or electronic assembly equipment in a contract manufacturing or similar environment.

• Hands-on experience with Juki, Panasonic, DEK, Heller, or comparable systems preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and service documentation.

• Familiarity with PLCs, motion control, and machine software interfaces.

• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) for logging and reporting.

• Strong communication skills; able to work with operators, engineers, and management.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure in a production environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Paid time off

• Career growth opportunities in a high-tech electronics manufacturing environment

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.