Production Tech: Injection Molding & Assembly

Taurus Engineering; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Engineering, located in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a manufacturing assembler to join its team. You will read mechanical drawings and assemble products and subassemblies using basic tools, operate molding presses, and support quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and occasional overtime. As part of a busy production floor, you’ll follow safety protocols, maintain documentation, and collaborate with supervisors

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow mechanical instructions/drawings.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Able to stand for long periods of times.
• May frequently be required to lift and/or move items above 50lbs.
• May need to use a respirator, dust mask, face shield, or earplugs when performing certain tasks.
• Will be required to clean work areas daily before shift ends.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to high heat.
• May require occasional overtime (starting early, staying late, working weekends).

Responsibilities

• Assemble products and subassemblies using basic hand and/or power tools, tooling, molds, and complex machines according to assembly drawings and work instructions
• Operate an injection molding press
• Operate heating and cooling machines
• Operate sandblasters
• Cut specific lengths of various types of cable and perform strip backs that may include the removal of jacketing, armor, semiconductor, lead, rubber or plastic sheathing, cardboard, plastic, or rubber filler, and insulation
• Proper use, safety protocols, and storage of chemicals that pertain to the specific department
• Identify and report any issues with parts, tools, molds, machines, or instructions to the Manufacturing Production Supervisors
• Read and follow assembly drawings, bill of materials, and production travelers that contain shop instructions for production
• Accurately complete production documentation and maintain required records
• Perform basic quality checks to ensure parts are assembled correctly and meet visual and functional requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety procedures and participate in daily safety meetings
• Support team members and assist in other production tasks as needed

Skills

Read drawings

Manufacturing experience

Stand for long periods

Lifts up to 50 lbs

PPE use (respirator/face shield/earpl

Clean work areas daily

Exposure to moving parts

Exposure to high heat

Occasional overtime

Job description

Taurus Engineering, located in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a manufacturing assembler to join its team. You will read mechanical drawings and assemble products and subassemblies using basic tools, operate molding presses, and support quality checks to ensure parts meet specifications.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and occasional overtime. As part of a busy production floor, you’ll follow safety protocols, maintain documentation, and collaborate with supervisors