Second-Shift Manufacturing Technician – Molding & Presses (1y)

Randstad USA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad USA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a 2nd shift contract role. The position involves hands-on mechanical tasks, operating hydraulic presses and related systems, and ensuring quality through inspection and documentation.

The role emphasizes mold setup, layup, tool configuration, and continuous improvement in a collaborative production environment with exposure to specialized equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or laboratory environments.
• Demonstrated experience using small hand tools and mechanical equipment.
• Solid English communication skills (written and verbal) and meticulous recordkeeping ability.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and perform repetitive assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and kit production materials for advanced molding processes according to standard operating procedures.
• Execute precise lay-up of molding materials onto specialized tooling.
• Set up, configure, and align tooling for hydraulic press machines and related automated systems.
• Safely operate manufacturing machinery, including hydraulic presses, autoclaves, and computerized cutting equipment.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection on finished components to verify quality standards.
• Maintain detailed production records and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mold Setup

Layup

Hydraulic Press Operation

Tooling Setup

Machine Operation

Autoclave

Material Preparation

Quality Inspection

Blueprint Reading

Hand Tools

PPI / Continuous Improvement

Production Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Randstad USA in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a 2nd shift contract role. The position involves hands-on mechanical tasks, operating hydraulic presses and related systems, and ensuring quality through inspection and documentation.

The role emphasizes mold setup, layup, tool configuration, and continuous improvement in a collaborative production environment with exposure to specialized equipment.