Manufacturing Operator - 1st Shift, Equipment & Quality

PPG; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Production Operator for the 1st shift. You will help ensure quality products are available when customers need them and support manufacturing operations.

You will set up and run production equipment, perform routine maintenance, inspect for faults, and assist junior operators to maintain safety and efficiency.

Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments is preferred, and the role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Mechanical inclination and ability to use hand tools.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for orders and run operations safely.
• Maintain equipment in good, safe condition.
• Inspect equipment for replacements, malfunctions, repairs.
• Perform regular maintenance to ensure capacity and quality; assist junior operators.
• Move production equipment between warehouse and work area; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical inclination

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Experience in manufacturing or wareho

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

PPG in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Production Operator for the 1st shift. You will help ensure quality products are available when customers need them and support manufacturing operations.

You will set up and run production equipment, perform routine maintenance, inspect for faults, and assist junior operators to maintain safety and efficiency.

Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments is preferred, and the role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to safety policies.