Production Assembler

AppleOne Employment Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Fremont, CA is seeking a Production Operator for a temp-to-hire role supporting PCB assemblies, conformal coating, masking, and related assembly processes. The position emphasizes detail, dexterity with small components, and hands-on training in electronics manufacturing.

The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with required overtime and room to grow into permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Prepare, mask, and de-mask printed circuit board assemblies for coating processes.
• Perform detailed production work involving small and delicate components.
• Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Follow ISO9001, AS9100 and other quality standards as instructed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare printed circuit boards for conformal coating using masking materials.
• Mask and de-mask circuit boards according to drawings, process documentation, and instructions.
• Perform staking, potting, and coating tasks as trained and assigned.
• Use small hand tools, tweezers, and microscopes to handle delicate components.
• Operate or assist with automated dispensing and coating equipment as needed.
• Follow quality procedures and maintain accuracy in a clean production environment.

Skills

Hand dexterity

Microscope work

Reading PCB drawings

Detail oriented

No experience required

Tools

Microscope

Tweezers

Small tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring a Production Operator for a temp-to-hire opportunity with a well-established and growing manufacturing company in Fremont, CA. This role supports specialized production work involving printed circuit board assemblies, conformal coating, masking, de-masking, potting, and related assembly processes.

This is a great opportunity for candidates who are detail-oriented, patient, and comfortable working with small components. The work environment offers steady weekday hours, hands-on training, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to build valuable experience in electronics and semiconductor-related manufacturing. Candidates with strong dexterity and a willingness to learn can be successful in this role, even without prior production experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare printed circuit boards for conformal coating using proper masking materials.
• Mask and de-mask circuit boards according to drawings, process documentation, and instructions.
• Perform staking, potting, and coating tasks as trained and assigned.
• Use small hand tools, tweezers, and microscopes to handle delicate components.
• Operate or assist with automated dispensing and coating equipment as needed.
• Follow quality procedures and maintain accuracy in a clean production environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $22 to $23 per hour.
• Job Type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:0 AM to 2:30 PM.
• Overtime is required.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prepare, mask, and de-mask printed circuit board assemblies for coating processes.
• Perform detailed production work involving small and delicate components.
• Follow drawings, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support conformal coating, potting, staking, and related assembly operations.
• Excellent hand dexterity and ability to work with tweezers and small components.
• Comfortable working under a microscope for detailed production tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step instructions.
• Ability to read and understand basic printed circuit board drawings or production documentation.
• Ability to follow ISO9001, AS9100, and other quality standards as instructed.
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work required overtime.
• No prior experience required, but 1 to 2 years of manufacturing, assembly, or electronics production experience is helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCB conformal coating, encapsulation, potting, staking, or masking.
• Previous experience in electronics manufacturing, components manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or assembly line production.
• Experience using microscopes, tweezers, small tools, or precision hand assembly techniques.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.