Process Operator (Level 1) - Fabrication

Details Published: 08 June 2026 Department: Fabrication Reports To: Production Manager, Supervisor Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week] Shift Days: Monday - Friday Shifts Available: First 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Second Shift 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, or Third Shift 9:30 pm - 6:00 am Hourly Rate: $18 - $25 based on experience Position Description We are an electronics manufacturing company located in North San Diego County looking for hardworking and quick learning-motivated individuals for a PCB fabrication trainee position. For this entry-level position, we're looking for individuals who work well in teams but are also able to work independently. The trainee will learn workstation fabrication operations including drill/routing, plating, lamination, and PCB inspection as well as the manufacturing processes. Opportunities for advancement into a career position. Current Open Positions Cell 1 - Material Release, product Imaging / developing Cell 2 - NC Drill / Rout and HAAS Operator / Lamination Cell 3 - Wet Processes, Panel Hold Fill, and planarization processes Cell 4 - Solder Mask, Legend, and final finishes Minimum Qualifications A positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to adapt and learn new processes and procedures are a must. Able to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English Ability to process high school-level mathematics Ability to work together as part of a team under limited supervision or independently Beneficial Skills And Experience Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus Required Internal Training HCI Orientation All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work around chemicals. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Important If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening. Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data. Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr HP PRECISION, INC.