Production Operator I (1st Shift)

Viant; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 51,721,000 - 61,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off + 11 holidays

401(k) with company match

Gym membership discount

Employee discount program

Financial planning services

OnDemand Pay

Job summary

Viant is seeking an Operator for the 1st shift to inspect molded products and verify they meet customer requirements. You will clean, trim, assemble, and measure parts using calipers, micrometers and standard hand tools, ensuring high quality and adherence to ISO standards.

The role offers a starting rate of $18.05–$21.50 per hour, plus attendance bonus up to $800 annually and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; able to train without a translator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of molded products and verify they meet customer requirements.
• Clean and trim products to meet quality standards; perform assembly and secondary operations as needed.
• Use measurement tools (calipers, micrometers) and hand tools for precision inspection.
• Operate various machines; run jobs efficiently and promote quality and safety.
• Attend to IQMS processes and follow ISO standards; be available for overtime as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS software

Job description

Posted Monday, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Operator (1 st Shift)

No Experience Necessary! Willing to Train! Join our team and produce products that save and enhance lives.

STARTING RATE

$18.05 - $21.50 (Depending Upon Experience)

1 st Shift (6:30am-3:00pm)

Earn up to an additional $800 annually in Attendance Bonus

OnDemand Pay: Access your pay as soon as you’ve earned it!

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 11 paid Holidays
• 401k plan with company match
• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
• Discounted family caregiving support

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Responsible for conducting daily inspections of molded products produced by machines. Additionally, oversees the second operation to verify that products meet customer requirements.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Product Cleaning and Trimming: Clean and trim products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Assembly: Produce and/or provide secondary operations assembly of injection-molded parts.
• Measuring Equipment: Use various measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, etc., as needed to ensure precision.
• Hand Tools: Utilize various hand tools including microscopes, clippers, knives, blades, degating fixtures, tweezers, screwdrivers, flat heads, hand drills, hammers, etc., as needed for assembly and inspection tasks.
• Job and Machine Operation: Run all types of jobs and machines efficiently and accurately.
• Inspection: Perform inspections on all jobs, including insert type jobs (such as gold bodies), to ensure product quality.
• IQMS Utilization: Learn and use IQMS software as it applies to job functions.
• Quality and Safety Promotion: Work to promote quality and safety in all aspects of the job.
• Standards Adherence: Ensure the highest possible product quality and adherence to ISO and/or other standards.
• Overtime: Be available for overtime as needed on a project-by-project basis.
• Additional Duties: Perform other job duties and/or responsibilities as assigned by management.
• ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. All Associates are required to report to their scheduled shift on time and work their entire shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (preferred).
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, or the ability to be trained to perform the duties without a translator.
• Competence in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Capability to understand and follow various instructions provided in written, oral, or blueprint formats.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and good vision.
• Ability to operate machinery independently without supervision.
• Proficiency in performing visual and dimensional inspections without supervision.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.