Production Technician

Taurus Engineering; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Taurus Engineering in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Production Technician to assemble products safely and efficiently according to work instructions and quality standards. This role emphasizes mechanical assembly, basic hand tools, molds, and complex machines, with attention to safety and clean work practices.

You will read assembly drawings, support BOMs, operate equipment, perform basic quality checks, and help maintain a safe and organized production area.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow mechanical instructions/drawings.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• 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 tools per drawings and work instructions.
• Operate injection molding press and related equipment.
• Perform basic quality checks and document results.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in daily safety meetings.
• Support team members and assist in other production tasks as needed.

Skills

Read drawings

Manufacturing experience

Standing for long periods

Heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Job description

About this position

About Taurus Engineering

Taurus Engineering provides custom-engineered artificial lift equipment and solutions to the oil and gas industry, serving customers from Southern California to major markets around the world. Built on responsive customer service, technical expertise, and rigorous quality standards, we combine engineering, specialized manufacturing, and comprehensive testing to meet our customers’ needs. Our team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable products that exceed customer expectations.

About the role

The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for assembling products safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards. This role focuses on mechanical assembly utilizing basic hand tools, tooling, molds, complex machines, shop instructions, assembly drawings, and tooling drawings.

This position requires following standard work, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contributing to consistent, high-quality output.

What you’ll do

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

• 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)

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years’ prior manufacturing experience .

About Taurus Engineering

Taurus Engineering provides custom-engineered artificial lift equipment and solutions to the oil and gas industry, serving customers from Southern California to major markets around the world. Built on responsive customer service, technical expertise, and rigorous quality standards, we combine engineering, specialized manufacturing, and comprehensive testing to meet our customers’ needs. Our team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable products that exceed customer expectations.

About the role

The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for assembling products safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards. This role focuses on mechanical assembly utilizing basic hand tools, tooling, molds, complex machines, shop instructions, assembly drawings, and tooling drawings.

This position requires following standard work, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contributing to consistent, high-quality output.

What you’ll do

Essential Duties and 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

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

• Good attention to detail


• Excellent time management skills


• 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)

Preferred Experience:

• 1-2 years’ prior manufacturing experience .

The pay range for this role is:
20 - 21 USD per hour(TEI)