Production Technician I

Manufacturing Associate

As a Manufacturing Associate, you will manufacture precision metal etched components using a photo-chemical etching process. This role performs multiple production steps, including metal cutting, cleaning, resist coating, developing, etching, and stripping, while working closely with production leads, manufacturing engineers, and production leadership to ensure products meet quality specifications and move efficiently through the manufacturing workflow.

Responsibilities

• Clean metal using dip or conveyor processes to prepare materials for subsequent production steps.
• Operate and support activities in stripping areas as part of the photo-chemical etching process.
• Cut and bake metal as required, and perform resist touch-up to maintain product quality and adherence to specifications.
• Move products to the next operation with all required documentation, ensuring travelers and in-process inspection sheets are fully completed, signed, and dated.

Essential Skills

• Good mathematical skills to interpret measurements, work orders, and process specifications.
• Ability to clearly express concepts verbally and in writing in English.
• Strong attendance and punctuality to support consistent production operations.
• Willingness to learn and complete training provided for the right candidate.
• Experience or aptitude in production or general labor environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication or related manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with metal cutting processes in a production setting.
• Exposure to cleaning, resist coating, developing, etching, and stripping processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production leads, manufacturing engineers, and production leadership.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Clara, CA.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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).

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Santa Clara, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.