Manufacturing Technician 3 (Swing Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safe work practices including electrical safety, safe lifting techniques, and maintaining a clean, safe work area

• Following work instructions, integrate subassemblies and components into the build of complex systems to prepare for functional testing

• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

• Use precision measurement tools including torque wrenches, DMMs, height standards, precision measurement tools, levels, and unique electronic data gathering tools as prescribed in work instructions

• Disassemble and pack systems in preparation for shipment and delivery to customers

• Write daily pass downs and store build data as directed

• Perform basic troubleshooting and assist Manufacturing Engineers to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues

• Identify improvement opportunities for safety, manufacturing processes, or 6S as they arise

• Other duties as assigned

• Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in assembly and troubleshooting complex systems.

• Ability to work second shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

• Minimum High School Diploma

Education/Background (Preferred):

An Associate’s degree in technical engineering, OR a Background in Technical Field Service

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hardware, software, and control systems

• Experience with manufacturing is preferred

• Experience with MS Word and Excell preferred

• Aptitude for identifying and resolving recurring problems

• Good Interpersonal and communication skills to interface with assembly technicians, engineering, management, customers, sales, and marketing

• Willingness to work overtime, holidays and weekends as required to meet company revenue requirements

Physical Job Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs

• Needs to be able to perform repetitive tasks while sitting or standing

• Must be able to use standard hand tools and standard office equipment

Skills

trouble shoot, Assembly, manufacturing

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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