Press Operator - LVL (1st Shift)

Rubbercraft; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings

Career development

Job summary

Rubbercraft in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Press Operator Level LVL (1st Shift) to support production of molded rubber components. You will operate molding presses, load/unload materials, and follow documented work instructions.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We offer comprehensive benefits and on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing or machine operator experience in molded products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, press operation and safety practices.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses according to the production schedule and department priorities.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from molds and tooling.
• Read, understand, and follow production routers and work instructions; complete required documentation.
• Perform visual in-process inspections to verify product quality.
• Maintain accurate part identification and traceability throughout production.
• Meet established production, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements using OFI forms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Cross-train and assist in other production areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow written instructions

Lift up to 70 pounds

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic press operation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Press Operator - LVL (1st Shift)

Full Time Rubbercraft, Long Beach, CA, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Rubbercraft is seeking aManufacturing Technician 1 - Press Operator (LVL Cold) to support the production of precision molded rubber components used in aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. This role is responsible for operating molding presses, loading and unloading materials, performing visual inspections, maintaining product traceability, and following established manufacturing and safety procedures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About RCC:Rubbercraft is a trusted leader in engineered elastomer solutions serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team designs and manufactures precision-molded seals, gaskets, and custom rubber components that perform in the most demanding environments. We take pride in craftsmanship, collaboration, and a culture built on innovation and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses according to the production schedule and department priorities.
• Load and unload materials and finished products from molds and tooling.
• Clean molds and tooling asrequired.
• Read, understand, and follow production routers and work instructions; complete required documentation.
• Perform visual in-process inspections to verify product quality.
• Maintainaccuratepart identification and traceability throughout production.
• Meet established production, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Identifyopportunities for process improvements using Opportunity for Improvement (OFI) forms.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Conduct monthly audits of expired materials when assigned.
• Cross-trainandassistin other production areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.
• 0–2 years of manufacturing or machine operator experience, preferably in a moldedproductsenvironment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing equipment, press operation, and safety practices preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is aplus, butnotrequired.
• Ability tolift upto 70 pounds.

Training

• On-the-job training in department-specific procedures and work instructions.
• Annual refresher training on FOD, calibration, documentation control, and safety.

At Rubbercraft,we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact Human Resources.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), which includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, as required by U.S. export control laws.