Manufacturing Machine Operator

Location: San Diego, CA

High Demand Shift Availability:

• 2nd Shift

• 3rd Shift

Join a Growing Manufacturing Team

We are seeking Manufacturing Machine Operators to support a new production cell focused on precision manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to work with automated equipment in a fast-paced environment while helping scale production from startup through high-volume manufacturing.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating manufacturing equipment, performing quality inspections, making machine adjustments, and working in a production environment where quality and consistency are critical.

What You'll Do

• Set up, operate, and monitor automated manufacturing equipment

• Adjust machine parameters and process settings to maintain quality standards

• Operate machine interfaces, automated controls, and production software

• Monitor inspection data and dimensional measurements to support process adjustments

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calipers and other measurement tools

• Apply basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to monitor product quality

• Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues

• Perform routine preventive maintenance activities

• Complete production and quality documentation accurately

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing or automated production equipment

• Familiarity with machine controls, interfaces, or automated systems

• Experience using precision measurement tools such as calipers

• Basic understanding of quality control and SPC concepts

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift materials as required

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lamination, film converting, packaging, printing, coating, or rotary die-cutting processes

• Experience with automated inspection or vision systems such as Keyence

• Experience using CMM equipment or interpreting dimensional inspection data

• Previous experience supporting new equipment installations or production launches

• Experience in medical device, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to support a brand-new manufacturing operation

• Work with advanced automated production equipment

• Growth potential as production scales

• Collaborative team environment

• Stable long-term manufacturing opportunity

Shift Demand:

2nd Shift and 3rd Shift

Location:

San Diego, CA

You should be proficient in:

• Die Attach/Bonding
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Metal Stamping & Forming (Progressive Die)
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Punch Press
• Extrusion Machine
• Die Cast Machine (Cold Chamber)
• Die Cast Machine (Hot Chamber)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Cylindrical Grinder Machine