Manufacturing Technician 2 (Day Shift)

Actalent; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 2 for the day shift in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on assembling and troubleshooting complex systems to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, using precision tools, and writing daily pass downs. The position is onsite, contract-based, with a pay range of $26.00/hr and possible overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years hands-on experience assembling and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required.
• Associates degree in technical engineering or experience in Technical Field Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot complex systems following work instructions.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Use precision tools (torque wrenches, DMMs, height standards) as required.
• Record daily pass downs and build data.
• Help troubleshoot with Manufacturing Engineers to resolve issues.
• Identify safety and process improvement opportunities.
• Disassemble and pack systems for shipment.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Troubleshooting

Interfacing with engineering

Communication

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Control systems knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician 2 (Day Shift)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Technician 2 to join our team on the day shift. This role involves assembling and troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring quality and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safe work practices including electrical safety, safe lifting techniques, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

• Follow work instructions to integrate subassemblies and components into the build of complex systems in preparation for functional testing.

• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

• Utilize precision measurement tools such as torque wrenches, DMMs, height standards, precision measurement tools, levels, and unique electronic data gathering tools as prescribed in work instructions.

• Disassemble and pack systems in preparation for shipment and delivery to customers.

• Write daily pass downs and store build data as directed.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

• Identify improvement opportunities for safety, manufacturing processes, or 6S as they arise.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in assembly and troubleshooting complex systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• eAn Associates degree in technical engineering or experience in Technical Field Service is preferred.

• Knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems.

• Experience with manufacturing is preferred.

• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is preferred.

• Aptitude for identifying and resolving recurring problems.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills to interface with assembly technicians, engineering, management, customers, sales, and marketing.

• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required.

Work Environment

This role requires physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing. The work involves using standard hand tools and standard office equipment. The position operates in a manufacturing environment with a mixture of vacuum-based equipment, electrical, mechanical, and control boxes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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.