Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Operator

Location: Temecula, CA

Position Type: Contract (Long-term with strong potential for extension or direct-hire conversion based on performance and business needs)

Pay Rate: $19.25 – $22.83/hr (dependent on shift and experience)

Available Shifts

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM or 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM or 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Friday, 9:00 PM – 5:30 AM

About the Role

We are seeking meticulous, dependable Operators to join our precision manufacturing team in Temecula, CA. In this position, you will perform high-precision bench assembly, fine component manipulation using delicate hand tools, and detailed visual quality inspections under a microscope in strict accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform manual, intricate assembly of small parts and subassemblies using micro-hand tools (tweezers, cutters, fixtures) and microscopes following detailed written instructions and schematics.
• Conduct fine assembly, component placement, and visual inspections under high-magnification microscopes for extended periods.
• Strictly adhere to standard operating procedures, safety standards, and cleanroom/manufacturing guidelines to maintain zero-defect standards.
• Accurately complete work orders, lot tracking forms, and production logs; use basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) to track parts and lot counts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-free workbench adhering to company 5S standards.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Experience & Background

• 6+ months of hands-on experience in bench assembly or precision manufacturing is prioritized (medical device or cleanroom experience is a plus).
• Formal manufacturing experience is not strictly required if you possess strong fine-motor skills and steady hand-eye coordination. Candidates with backgrounds in nail salon / nail technician services, fine jewelry assembly, watch repair, or similar detailed handcrafts are encouraged to apply.
• This position is strictly a clean, sit-down precision bench assembly role . Candidates with solely warehouse, material handling, stocking, or picker/packer backgrounds will not be considered.
• Stable, reliable work tenure and a proven record of good attendance.

Skills & Competencies

• Comfortable and patient working under high-magnification microscopes for up to 8–10 hours a day.
• Excellent manual dexterity, finger agility, and hand-eye coordination working with miniature parts.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed verbal and written work instructions.
• High attention to detail, focus, and quality mindset.

Physical & Vision Requirements

• Must be able to pass an eye exam and color-blindness vision screening. Requires strong close-up vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and remain stationary at an assembly station for full shifts.
• Ability to intermittently bend, stoop, twist, reach, push, pull, and lift items up to 50 lbs as needed.

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.