Manufacturing Technician

Jobot; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits

Paid time off

Long term career stability

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a very well established, fast growing manufacturing leader in Santa Ana, CA. The role involves setting up, operating, monitoring and supporting production equipment, inspecting processes, and maintaining quality across shifts.

The position offers a competitive salary of $70,000 - $85,000 per year, comprehensive benefits and paid time off. You should have 2+ years manufacturing experience, hands-on mechanical aptitude, and the ability to follow

Qualifications

• 2+ years manufacturing operations experience.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions, procedures, and work standards.
• Experience troubleshooting basic equipment or process issues.
• Ability to use basic measurement and inspection tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and quality practices.
• Ability to document production and process information accurately.
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and support manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Perform routine equipment adjustments to maintain quality and production performance.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, process, and equipment related issues.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Monitor production output and identify abnormalities or process concerns.
• Perform inspections and measurements to verify product quality.
• Follow established work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards.
• Document production activity, equipment conditions, and process results.
• Support preventive maintenance and basic equipment upkeep.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production leadership to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assist with process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow procedures

Documentation

Teamwork

Quality & safety

Troubleshooting

Tools

Calipers

Job description

Manufacturing Technician needed for very well established, fast growing manufacturing leader!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Colin Callahan

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded several decades ago, we are a successful and growing manufacturing organization recognized for exceptional quality, operational excellence, and strong customer relationships. We combine the stability and resources of an established manufacturer with a modern approach to technology, process improvement, and employee development. Our team takes pride in creating an environment where people are supported, contributions are noticed, and strong performers have real opportunities to grow their careers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values quality, invests in its people, and continues to grow.

Why join us?

• Join a stable, well established manufacturer with strong customer demand and long term growth
• Work for a company that continues to invest in equipment, technology, processes, and employee development
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, paid time off, and long term career stability
• Work in a hands on quality role with direct impact on production, product quality, and customer satisfaction
• Supportive leadership team that recognizes strong performance and promotes from within
• Gain exposure to dimensional inspection, precision measurement, blueprints, and manufacturing processes
• Join a collaborative team where quality, production, and engineering work closely together
• Strong opportunity to grow into higher level quality, inspection, or engineering support roles

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and support manufacturing equipment and production processes
• Perform routine equipment adjustments to maintain quality and production performance
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, process, and equipment related issues
• Assist with equipment changeovers, startups, and shutdowns
• Monitor production output and identify abnormalities or process concerns
• Perform inspections and measurements to verify product quality
• Follow established work instructions, production procedures, and quality standards
• Document production activity, equipment conditions, and process results
• Support preventive maintenance and basic equipment upkeep
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and production leadership to resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity
• Assist with process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Requirements

• 2+ years manufacturing operations experience
• Hands on mechanical aptitude and comfort working with industrial equipment
• Ability to follow technical instructions, procedures, and work standards
• Experience troubleshooting basic equipment or process issues
• Ability to use basic measurement and inspection tools
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and quality practices
• Ability to document production and process information accurately
• Ability to work effectively in a team oriented manufacturing environment

Nice to have

• Experience with automated or semi automated manufacturing equipment
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance activities
• Experience performing equipment setups and changeovers
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or technical documentation
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Experience using precision measurement tools
• Exposure to regulated or quality focused manufacturing environments

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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