Lamination Operator - 2nd Shift

Sanmina; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Relocation

Job summary

Sanmina Corporation is seeking a Lamination Technician in Costa Mesa to perform all lamination functions, including plasma area cleaning, planarization, and lay-up of rigid-flex and flex products.

The role requires 2–4 years of lamination experience, strong communication, and proficiency with shop floor software and MRPs such as Oracle or Cimnet; familiarity with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of lamination experience required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with micrometer measurement for lamination thickness.
• Experience with shop floor software and MRPs (Oracle/Cimnet).

Responsibilities

• Perform lamination functions per traveler and process.
• Operate plasma area, Hyoki clean, and planarization; lay-up rigid-flex and flex products.
• Run Multi-Bond and TMP presses; load/unload product per traveler.
• Ensure accuracy by measuring thickness with a micrometer and following travelers.
• Maintain equipment and workspace cleanliness.

Skills

Lamination functions experience

Written and verbal communication

Micrometer measurements

Tools

Oracle

Cimnet

MRP systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards—they redefine them.

What You’ll Do

Must be able to perform all Lamination functions.

Nature Of Duties/Responsibilities

• Plasma area and Hyoki clean and planarization machine


• Operate Multi-Bond machine.


• Lay-up rigid flex and flex product.


• Operate TMP presses.


• Loading and unloading product using the recipe supplied on traveler.


• Flash route after de-pinning and breaking up the template books


• Clean all separator plates before lay-up using the call plate scrubber.


• Candidate must be experienced in using measuring devices such as micrometer to measure the lamination thickness of the product produced.

What You’ll Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in all of the above Lamination functions is required.


• The candidate must have good written and oral communications skills and understand process travelers, customer specifications and tolerances specified on travelers or blueprints.


• Rigid PCB, Flex and Rigid / Flex process knowledge. In addition it would be preferred if the candidate can demonstrate a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and or PowerPoint) and the use of shop floor software to complete transactions in Oracle, Cimnet or other MRP systems.


• Must have good verbal and written communication skills

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $52,000.00 and $54,080.00 and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina employees also receive benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage


• retirement benefits


• reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition


• discretionary bonuses or commission payments


• relocation

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

• 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C.


• 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.