2nd Shift Laser Welder - Start Working ASAP

Aerotek; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical and dental

3 weeks PTO accrual

Company events

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a General Production Worker for Irvine, CA. The role involves operating and maintaining production machines, cross-training across dressing, packaging, painting, grinding, CET printing, and stamping, and assisting in laser welding to ensure welded product quality.

The position requires English communication, reliability, and flexibility to work across shifts, with onsite duties and potential temporary relocation within our facilities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of machine operator experience.
• Ability to lift 35-50 lbs.
• Familiarity with eye loupe, deburr tools, and microscope for inspection.
• Experience in general labor, packaging, production, and hand tool use.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Cross-train in areas such as dressing, packaging, painting, grinding, CET printing, and stamping.
• Assist in laser welding, ensuring the quality of welded products.
• Perform radius grinding, material picking, laser welding, open arbor cutting, and laser stamping.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a keen eye for detail.
• Communicate effectively in English and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

Skills

Machine operator

Lifting 35-50 lbs

Inspection tools

General labor experience

Job description

Job Title: General Production Worker

2nd Shift Laser Welder - will train. Need someone with previous machine operator or assembly experience.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Production Worker with machine operating experience to join our team. This role involves operating machinery, cross-training in various production areas, and adapting to different work site locations as needed. This position requires the ability to train on the first shift for 1-2 months before transitioning to the second shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machines and equipment.
• Cross-train in areas such as dressing, packaging, painting, grinding, CET printing, and stamping.
• Assist in laser welding, ensuring the quality of welded products.
• Perform radius grinding, material picking, laser welding, open arbor cutting, and laser stamping.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain a keen eye for detail.
• Communicate effectively in English and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

Essential Skills

• 1 year of machine operator experience.
• Ability to lift 35-50 lbs.
• Comfortable using eye loupe, deburr tools, and microscope for inspection.
• Experience in general labor, packaging, production, and hand tool use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Flexibility to adapt to various production roles and tasks.
• Good attitude and attention to detail.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for permanent hire based on performance. Benefits include 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance for employees, three weeks of PTO accrual, company events, and paid holidays.

Work Environment

Our facility employs 120 people across first and second shifts. Personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses, is mandatory. The warehouse environment has erratic temperature control and is subject to heat, cold, noise, dust, and other particles. Employees will frequently lift up to 35 lbs and may stand or sit for extended periods, performing repetitive bending, reaching, and climbing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.