Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I (Assembly)
Location: Vista, CA 92081 (Onsite – Must be local)
Pay Rate: $22–$24/hour (based on experience)
Duration: 6-Month Contract (strong potential for extension or permanent conversion)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (occasional overtime with notice)
About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician I to join our Production Operations team. This is a hands-on assembly role focused on building precision equipment in a small, highly collaborative team environment.
While manufacturing/assembly experience is helpful, this team places a strong emphasis on attitude, communication, coachability, and cultural fit. The technical aspects of the job are trainable — success in this role depends heavily on being a positive, reliable, team-oriented individual who is comfortable working in closely with others. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, building things, learning quickly, and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform electro-mechanical assembly and sub-assembly builds using hand tools
• Follow detailed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and written instructions step-by-step
• Assemble components including wiring, cable routing, and mechanical parts
• Conduct visual and functional quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Accurately document production data including serial numbers and build tracking in Excel
• Maintain quality, safety, and 5S standards on the production floor
• Identify and escalate quality, build, or process issues when needed
• Support production flow and team goals in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely within a small team with frequent interaction and collaboration
Required Qualifications (MUST HAVES)
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ year of manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or production experience
• Some hands-on electromechanical assembly experience or personal experience
• Able to assembly or learn to connect electromechanical equipment or similar experience
• Interested in assembly: example: fit circuit cards together, torquing screws, etc.
• Strong preference for candidates who enjoy hands-on, mechanical, or repetitive building work
• Ability to follow written instructions and SOPs with high accuracy – able to learn quickly
• Comfortable with doing the same thing all day/repetitive, structured work in a production-line environment
• Must have strong communication skills – able to interact clearly with a small, tight-knit team
• Strong team fit / compatibility – must work well in a interacting with teams
• Positive attitude and mindset – team values people who are easy to work with
• Strong coachability – open to feedback and willing to learn
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to perform basic Excel data entry (e.g., serial number tracking)
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must pass background check and drug screening
Note: Technical skills are trainable — attitude, communication, and team compatibility are the primary hiring drivers
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
• Experience with electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience with wiring or cable routing
• Background in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments
• Previous experience in small team production environments
• Experience working in hands-on, detail-heavy manufacturing roles
Additional Information
• Fully onsite role in Vista, CA
• Small team environment with frequent interaction and collaboration
• Interview process: Virtual (camera-on) → Onsite final (30 minutes)
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth and permanent conversion
• Ideal candidate is positive, dependable, and easy to work with in a close-knit team
What Success Looks Like
• Shows up consistently with a positive, collaborative attitude
• Works effectively in a small team with constant interaction
• Follows instructions with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Learns quickly and adapts to hands-on assembly processes
• Maintains quality, safety, and production standards
• Contributes to a supportive and cooperative team culture
