Machine Operator, Senior

Machine Operator, Senior Spectraforce Technologies United States, California, San Diego Apr 20, 2026

Job Title:

Machine Operator, Senior

Duration:

3 months with possible extension

Location:

San Diego, CA

Shift:

6:30-3:30pm PST JOB

DESCRIPTION

Top Skills / Job Aspects

• Performs equipment setup, machine operation, and replenishment, as well as parts verification, based on IPC standards and practices.
• Reads and interprets assembly aids and written instructions to determine machining needs, set up, and specifications.
• Communicates with team and leads to provide feedback on design and documentation and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must have experience in operating surface mount placement equipment

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs equipment setup, machine operation, and replenishment, as well as parts verification, based on an understanding of IPC standards and practices.
• Reads and interprets moderately complex assembly aids and written instructions to determine machining needs, set up, and specifications.
• Identifies and solves complex issues and escalates other issues appropriately.
• Communicates with team lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles and recommends solutions.
• Executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines. Level of Responsibility
• Works under some supervision.
• Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
• Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required Education Requirement - High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience Required - 1+ year of work experience in operating surface mount placement equipment Physical Requirements Push, pull, lift up to 25lbs.