Production Operator I

Elve, Inc.; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Start-up culture experience

Exposure to cutting‑edge technology

Engagement with expert engineers

Job summary

Elve, Inc. in Davis, CA seeks Production Operators to manufacture and assemble components for vacuum electronics devices. You will handle receiving, inspecting parts, inventory control, cleaning, brazing and testing sub‑assemblies and finished products.

Operators may also contribute to process development or improvement projects, working in ISO grade cleanroom facilities, machine shop, and laboratories. A team‑oriented, adaptable mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop, understand and/or follow procedures.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Responsible and good communication.
• Experience working with small parts / small things.
• Willing to learn and be adaptable/flexible.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble components for vacuum electronics devices.
• Receive and inspect parts and manage inventory.
• Clean, brazing and test sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Support process development or improvement projects when needed.

Skills

Procedure follow-through

Detail oriented

Team communication

Multitasking

Willing to learn

Flexible/adaptable

Tools

Small parts handling

Job description

Job Description

Production Operators at Elve are responsible for manufacturing and assembly of components for vacuum electronics devices, including receiving and inspecting parts, inventory control, cleaning, assembling, brazing, and testing sub‑assemblies and finished products. Operators may also be asked to work on process development or improvement projects.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing Environment
• ISO 5 – ISO 8 Cleanroom
• Laboratory
• Machine shop
• Warehouse
• Office

Requirements

• Ability to develop, understand and/or follow procedures
• Detail oriented and organized
• Responsible
• Great communication
• Experience working with small parts / small things
• Willing to learn and be adaptable/flexible
• Experience working in a team environment
• Be able to multitask
• Self‑motivated
• Within a commutable distance of Davis, CA
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required authorizations, in compliance with U.S. Government export regulations.

Benefits

• Salary starts at $25/hour, and increases to $28.85/hour after a 3‑month probationary period. Further salary increases available with advancement to Production Operator II, III, IV, and V (up to $47/hour).
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Vacation
• Start‑up culture experience
• Exposure to cutting‑edge technology in vacuum electronics, materials science, and additive manufacturing
• Engagement with expert and PhD‑level engineers