Samples Tech | 3rd Shift | Rancho Dominguez, CA

Techmer PM; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

HSA with up to $1,000/year

Teledoc membership

Employee Assistance Program with 5free

401(k) with 6% match

Vacation days and paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Weekly pay for hourly employees

Job summary

Techmer PM in Rancho Dominguez, CA is seeking a Samples Technician for the 3rd shift on-site. You will operate extrusion and mixing equipment to produce plastic compounds for diverse customer applications, following SOPs and safety rules.

Starting pay is $22.00 per hour with a $1.50 shift premium on the designated shift; training on 1st and 2nd shifts initially, with a schedule move to 9:00 PM–5:30 AM in January. Benefits include medical, 401(k), and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extrusion experience highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs frequently.
• Ability to learn plant equipment functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds.
• Follow SOPs to ensure safety for self and coworkers.
• Engage in process measurement, control, and improvement.
• Learn operating parameters to deliver in-spec, high-quality product for customers.

Skills

Extruder operation

Equipment learning

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Samples Tech | 3rd Shift | Rancho Dominguez, CA

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: SAMPL002092

• Posted : October 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Compton, CA 90220, USA

Description

We are Techmer PM — the world’s foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we’ve worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking Samples Technicians for our Rancho Dominguez, California facility. This position is currently training on both 1st and 2nd shifts, Monday through Thursday. Effective January 4, the schedule will transition to 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM. Pay rate is $22.00 per hour and up depending on experience. You will also receive a $1.50 shift differential for all hours worked on the designated shift.

Benefits Include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance.
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution.
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance.
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year).
• 10 company-paid holidays.
• 2 weeks of parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum.
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities.
• Hourly employees are paid weekly.

Job Purpose:

Operate all key manufacturing equipment to produce plastic compounds for unique and specialty customer applications. Works safely to protect themselves, their coworkers, and the facility by following all standard operating procedures. Engaged in process measurement, control, and improvement in all aspects of their assigned tasks. Learns and understands key operating parameters which ensure that only in specification and high-quality product is delivered to our customers.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Two years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Extrusion experience is highly desired.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to learn the functionality of plant equipment.

Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Basic knowledge of running an extruder or mixing equipment.
• Ability to learn pre and postproduction equipment and operations (drying, bagging, grinding, etc.).
• General mechanical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot problems.

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