Job ID: 1792375
Reference Code: HW-Casting-& Molding Technician
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Power Supply Technician for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Irvine, CA. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing or skilled trades professional with experience working with composites, molds, epoxy resins, blueprint specifications, and precision fabrication processes.
Even someone that has been a "surfboard shaper and worked with Epoxy"
The Power Supply Technician will support the fabrication, preparation, casting, coating, and inspection of composite components used in a biotechnology and pharmaceutical-related manufacturing environment. This is a strong opportunity for candidates who enjoy detailed technical work, take pride in quality craftsmanship, and want to join a stable team where safety, precision, and continuous improvement are valued.
This position offers the chance to work in a collaborative shop environment with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and opportunities to build long-term career stability through a temp-to-hire path. Successful candidates will bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to producing high-quality components that meet strict specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Work from blueprints, templates, sample parts, and process sheets to fabricate and finish components to required dimensions and tolerances.
- Assist with mold and form preparation, including routing, drilling, trimming, sanding, and surface preparation.
- Mix and pour epoxy resins into molds for transformer coils and components while following proper degassing and vacuum pressure procedures.
- Apply spray coatings using a high-volume low-pressure spray gun and prepare composite surfaces for painting and finishing.
- Inspect finished castings for defects such as voids, cracks, and dimensional issues to ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Maintain quality control records, support the development of shop aids, keep the work area organized, and follow all safety procedures.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $32 to $35 per hour.
- Job type: Temp-to-hire.
- Location: Irvine, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Fabricate, trim, sand, coat, and finish composite parts according to blueprints and process documentation.
- Prepare molds, mix epoxy resins, pour castings, and support vacuum bagging or mold casting processes.
- Inspect completed components for quality, defects, and adherence to required specifications.
- Maintain accurate quality records while supporting a safe, clean, and organized work area.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant hands-on manufacturing, fabrication, composite, or skilled trades experience.
- Familiarity with composites, manufacturing processes, layup, lamination, and blueprint reading.
- Experience with vacuum bagging, mold casting, fabrication, prepreg materials, or carbon fiber.
- Proficiency using hand tools such as hand drills, scissors, and electric heat guns.
- Experience using measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
- Ability to follow process sheets, safety procedures, and quality standards with strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and demonstrated stability in previous roles.
- Ability to work extended hours when needed and lift assemblies weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to meet respirator certification requirements if required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience applying spray coatings with a high-volume low-pressure spray gun.
- Prior experience inspecting epoxy castings, composite parts, or molded components for voids, cracks, and other defects.
- Experience supporting shop aid development for fabrication, trimming, or assembly processes.
- Background in a regulated manufacturing environment, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, aerospace, medical device, or precision industrial manufacturing.