Lead Production Technician

We are a growing and innovative manufacturing company seeking a Lead Production Technician with printing and/or laser marking experience to support and oversee daily production operations. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with equipment, and takes pride in driving quality and efficiency. Industry experience in silk screen printing and/or laser marking is highly preferred for this role. As we continue to expand, this position offers a clear path for advancement into supervisory or operations leadership roles. What You'll Do Production & Technical Operations Set up, operate, and optimize silk screen printing and/or laser marking equipment Perform first article inspections and ensure production readiness Troubleshoot issues including print defects, alignment challenges, and marking inconsistencies Conduct routine maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency Team Leadership & Daily Oversight Lead shift operations to meet production, quality, and delivery targets Assign workstations and balance team workloads effectively Ensure adherence to safety standards, SOPs, and quality requirements Monitor output and quickly resolve production bottlenecks Continuous Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and quality Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues Support process improvements and best practice implementation Training & Team Support Train, mentor, and develop production team members Support onboarding and skill development of new hires Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture What We're Looking For 2-3+ years of hands-on experience in silk screen printing and/or laser marking (highly preferred) Prior lead or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills Solid understanding of production workflows and quality standards Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Strong communication and leadership abilities

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Technical school or Associate's degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) Familiarity with design software such as Photoshop Bilingual English/Spanish Why Join Us? Be part of a growing company with strong momentum Clear path to career advancement into leadership roles Hands-on role with real impact on production success Collaborative, team-driven environment Stable, long-term opportunity For immediate consideration, contact Claudia Scrofani at AppleOne Ventura. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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//e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.