Production Operator - Drill - 1st shift - 90-Day Increase Eligible

TTM Technologies Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

TTM Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Drill Operator to run drilling on PCB panels, perform setup and quality checks, and support continuous manufacturing improvements.

The role requires experience with CNC drilling equipment and reading blueprints, with a focus on safety and accuracy. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing inspections, maintaining documentation, and ensuring timely job completion.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum 2 years of CNC drilling experience in the PCB industry or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.]
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Responsibilities

• Operate all department equipment and perform quality checks, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Set up drill cassettes and replace dull bits.
• Perform incoming inspection on new and re-sharpened drill bits.
• Perform outgoing inspection on dull drill bits sent for re-sharpening.
• Enter jobs into the manufacturing control system.
• Read and interpret shop orders to verify previous operations and quality.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workplace.
• Complete internal departmental documentation accurately.

Skills

English fluency

Stand for long shifts

Lift 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excellon machines

X-Ray registration systems

Job description

TTM Technologies, Inc. – Publicly Traded US Company, NASDAQ (TTMI) – Top-5 Global Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer

About TTM

TTM Technologies, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of technology products, including mission systems, radio frequency (“RF”) components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and technologically advanced printed circuit boards (“PCB”s). TTM stands for time-to-market, representing how TTM's time-critical, one-stop design, engineering and manufacturing services enable customers to reduce the time required to develop new products and bring them to market. Additional information can be found at www.ttm.com

We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Whether you’re an experienced manufacturing professional or just starting your career, TTM offers a supportive workplace where all skillsets can thrive.

Why Join Us?

At TTM, we believe in offering our employees an environment where they can make a real impact on the work we do. Here’s a look at what we provide our employees to set them up for success.

Career Development

We invest in your growth – our Operator Advancement Program supports your goals. We provide operators and assemblers at all levels the opportunity to certify their skills and build their career with us up to 3 times a year by applying to the OAP program. TTM promoted 68% of applicants in the program’s first year!

Competitive Compensation

We offer a competitive package that reflects your skills and experience along with annual compensation reviews to ensure your growth is aligned with your performance and market trends.

Comprehensive Benefits and PTO

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid time off annually

TTM strives to invest in our team members at all levels – starting on your first day. To support the growth and development of our new hires, this position is eligible for a 90 Day Evaluation that includes a pay increase if key performance indicators are met.

Scope

A Mechanical Drill operator operates various department equipment used to include start-up, operation, preventive maintenance and quality. Download programs to run jobs on machines. Responsible for all aspects of drilling including operate drilling equipment. Drill double-sided, Multi-layers counter bore, counter sink, and control depth drilling. Also operates machine for panel optimization and operates x-ray machine to analyze registration. Responsible for quality checks, preventative maintenance and minor repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate all department equipment, quality checks, preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Able to set up drill cassettes and remove dull bits
• Perform incoming inspection on new and re-sharpened drill bits
• Perform outgoing inspection on dull drill bits being sent out for re-sharpening
• Enter jobs into the manufacturing control system
• Read and interpret shop order to verify that all previous operations were completed to verify count and to verify quality
• Maintain a safe, neat and orderly workplace
• Complete all internal departmental documentation accurately

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to the degree necessary to accomplish the job
• Ability to stand throughout the shift
• Ability to lift 30 pounds without straining

Education and Experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment a must
• Minimum 2 years experience with CNC drilling in the printed circuit board industry or any similar related industry skills
• A working knowledge of drilling equipment such as Excellon Machines and X-Ray Registration Systems such as The Pluritech is helpful
• Able to read and interrupt blueprints
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred #LI-JS1 #ISBU

Compensation and Benefits

TTM offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accident benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid vacation & holidays.

• Benefits are available on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• For some positions, only PTO and holiday benefits are offered.

Compensation ranges for roles at TTM Technologies varies depending on a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TTM Technologies, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on each individual set of circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $38,473 - $60,812

Additional compensation: An annual or quarterly company bonus may apply based on position assignment. Positions hired for alternative shift may be eligible for a shift premium based on the assigned shift and location.

Export Statement

Must comply with TTM Export Control Policies and Procedures and all applicable laws including ITAR, EAR and OFAC including but not limited to: a) being able to identify ITAR product on the manufacturing floor and understand that access to these products and related technical data is restricted to only US Citizens and US Permanent Residents; b) recognition of Foreign Person visitors by badge differentiation; c) understand and follow authorization procedures for bringing foreign visitors into facilities (VAL); d) understand the Export and ITAR requirements for shipments leaving the US; e) manage vendor approvals for ITAR manufacturing and services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.