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Machine Operator 2nd Shift

$19 - $22 per hour

AppleOne Employment Services

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Machine Operator 2nd Shift for a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting a precision machine shop environment in the San Marcos, CA. This role involves operating CNC-controlled laser equipment and related machining equipment to produce high-quality precision parts for the electronics industry.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing professional with 1+ years of machine operation, CNC, machining, or laser cutting experience who wants to continue building technical skills in a stable production setting. The work environment is clean, organized, team-oriented, and supported by experienced supervisors and machinists who provide training, guidance, and opportunities to grow.

Candidates who enjoy precision work, quality standards, teamwork, and consistent production processes will be a strong fit. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in producing accurate parts, following specifications, and contributing to a reliable manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

- Operate CNC-controlled laser equipment and other CNC machines such as lathes or milling machines to produce precision parts.
- Load parts, operate machine controls, set offsets, make simple edits, prove tapes, and support production setup activities.
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, manuals, and sample parts to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
- Inspect finished parts for conformance to quality standards and perform deburring as needed.
- Identify machine malfunctions, out-of-tolerance conditions, or quality concerns and make adjustments within assigned capabilities.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready work area while supporting basic preventative maintenance.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $19 to $22 per hour. DOE
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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