Lead Production Technician (Printing & Laser Marking)
?? Oxnard, CA
?? Competitive Pay + Growth Opportunity

We are a growing manufacturing company seeking a Lead Production Technician to support and oversee daily production operations. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys working with equipment, solving problems, and guiding a team in a fast-paced environment.

As we continue to expand, this position offers strong potential for career growth into supervisory or operations leadership roles.

?? What You’ll Do

Production & Technical Operations

Set up, operate, and fine-tune silk screen printing and/or laser marking equipment
Perform first article checks and ensure production readiness
Troubleshoot issues such as print defects, alignment problems, or marking inconsistencies
Conduct routine maintenance and equipment checks to minimize downtime

Team Leadership & Daily Oversight

Lead shift activities to meet production, quality, and delivery goals
Assign workstations and balance workloads across the team
Ensure adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and operational procedures
Monitor output and quickly address production challenges

Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput
Partner with engineering and quality teams to resolve production issues
Help implement process improvements and best practices

Training & Team Support

Train and mentor production team members
Support onboarding and skill development of new employees
Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

? What We’re Looking For
2–3+ years of experience in silk screen printing and/or laser marking
Prior experience in a lead or supervisory role is a plus
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of production workflows and quality standards
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

Technical school or associate degree (mechanical, electrical, or related)
Familiarity with basic design software (e.g., Photoshop)
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

? Why Join Us?
Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding operation
Hands-on role with real impact on production success
Collaborative team environment
Stable, long-term career path

Contact Claudia Scrofani with AppleOne Ventura for immediate consideration!

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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