IMMEDIATE HIRING!!! MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

Manufacturing Associate

As a Manufacturing Associate, you work with small rubber components to support the production of high-quality seals used primarily in aerospace applications. You perform hands-on tasks such as trimming, inspecting, gluing, and molding parts while operating machinery in a clean, safe, and organized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Trim excess rubber from small parts to ensure each component meets quality and dimensional standards.
• Inspect parts carefully for defects and remove or report any nonconforming products.
• Apply glue into grooves of parts using small brushes, maintaining precision and consistency.
• Perform molding operations on rubber components according to established procedures.
• Use hand tools and basic production equipment safely and correctly during daily tasks.
• Operate machinery as directed, following all safety and operating guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow production instructions and work orders to meet schedule and output requirements.
• Stand or sit for extended periods while performing repetitive production tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate any issues with parts, equipment, or processes to the appropriate personnel.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred, especially in general production or small parts work.
• Strong attention to detail when trimming, inspecting, and gluing parts.
• Ability to work with small parts and perform fine, hands-on tasks accurately.
• Experience using hand tools in a production or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capability to stand or sit for long periods of time while performing repetitive tasks.
• Reliability in following safety procedures and maintaining product quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in general labor or general production environments.
• Familiarity with molding processes or rubber manufacturing is a plus.
• Comfort working in a large, open manufacturing facility with multiple departments such as machine shop, molding, bonding, and warehouse.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and processes within a structured production setting.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing operation that supports critical aerospace applications and values safety, cleanliness, and organization. The facility offers structured shifts, clear production processes, and the opportunity to develop hands-on manufacturing skills with small parts and machinery. You work alongside a sizable team across multiple shifts, providing a collaborative environment where you can grow your experience in a modern production setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, open manufacturing facility that produces rubber seals primarily for aerospace use. The site includes a machine shop, molding area, bonding area with machine presses, and warehouse operations. The environment is described as very safe and clean, with well-organized work areas. There are multiple shifts, with 2 and potentially 3 openings on 1st shift, which runs from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. You work with small parts, hand tools, molding equipment, bonding presses, and other production machinery. The position requires standing or sitting for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks in a structured, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.