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Machine Operator I

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Spectraforce

San Diego, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/24/2026

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Job Description

Position Title:
Machine Operator I Work Location:
San Diego, CA 92121
Assignment Duration:
12 months
Work Schedule:
6:00 am - 2:30 pm with potential for OT as needed.
Work Arrangement:
Onsite Position Summary:
Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot complex equipment and activities in order to ensure production meets all requirements of the area. Works with engineers on set-up and calibration tasks, as well as performing rework and quality testing related to the production of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain and promote a safe work environment at all times. Identify, address, and react to any unsafe or hazardous situation.
  • Responsible for meeting quality, efficiency and safety requirements and standards.
  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot complex equipment and activities in order to ensure production meets all requirements of the area.
  • Consistently able to meet standard cycle time for production.
  • Read and interpret schematics and blueprints required to ensure proper calibration of equipment.
  • Able to apply basic working knowledge of test equipment required within Operations area.
  • Report all non-conformances to Team Lead or Supervisor and complete NCEs as appropriate.
  • Ensure that processes are executed in a manner which supports all The Organization Quality Standards.
  • Participate in root cause investigations with Operations team utilizing basic troubleshooting tools.
  • Able to work independently with little supervision on routine tasks within scope of training.
  • Able to make limited process decisions within area of training. Partner with senior level technician or Team Lead in decision making process.
  • Active participant in managed daily improvement process.
  • Maintain and execute 5S within work area.
  • Complete all training requirements in a timely manner and maintain accurate training records.
  • Conduct inventory transactions to maintain integrity of inventory system.
  • Timely and complete processing of work order transactions utilizing Oracle system.
  • Utilize Oracle and Agile to retrieve necessary documentation and ensure accurate information.
  • Regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to adhere to standardized production schedule for position and ability to work overtime to support production needs as necessary.
Qualification & Experience:
  • High School or General Education Degree (GED). May have an Associates Degree.
  • 0 - 1 years of experience.
Skills Required:
  • Basic working understanding of Microsoft Office platform including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and OneDrive required.
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow all written procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
  • Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • High-level of attention to detail and focus on quality.
  • Detail oriented and accurate.
  • Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Beneficial:
  • Experience with Oracle ERP system.
  • Experience with Agile Product Lifecycle Management system.
  • Knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling best practices. Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
  • Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials. Exposure would be to chemicals like IPA (isopropyl alcohol or rubbing alcohol), acetone, or specific metals used in the coating operations (selenium, chrome). PPE is to be used and provided to all workers in all operations to ensure safety.
  • Other (please specify): high voltage electronics, radiation.
Ability to work in clean room, controlled environment, and/or dark room.