Job ID: 1801327
Reference Code: MR-Manufacturing-Technician
Job Summary
We are seeking a Manufacturing Technician for an assembly services role in Milpitas, CA. This hands-on position supports custom assembly work in a production and operations environment, helping build, package, and prepare assemblies that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and daily production goals.
This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented technician who enjoys practical assembly work, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The environment values quality, integrity, customer focus, safety, and collaboration. Candidates can expect stable weekday work, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to contribute directly to successful daily production results.
Key Responsibilities
- Build custom assemblies according to approved instructions, product certification guidelines, and customer specifications.
- Work with production planners, buyers, estimators, warehouse associates, and operations leadership to complete, pack, and ship assemblies accurately.
- Follow standard work procedures, quality objectives, and lean manufacturing practices to support safe and efficient production.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area through assigned housekeeping and facility support duties.
- Identify and participate in process improvement opportunities that improve safety, quality, productivity, and accuracy.
- Schedule production activities and create job instruction packets as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $25.00 to $27.50 per hour.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, hours to be determined by supervisor.
- Classification: Hourly, non-exempt.
- Location: Milpitas, 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
- Build and complete assembly work to meet daily production goals.
- Follow job instructions, product certification processes, and standard operating procedures.
- Support order accuracy, inventory accuracy, ship-to-promise goals, and overall quality objectives.
- Coordinate with production, warehouse, and operations teams to meet scheduling and delivery needs.
- High school diploma required.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing, production, assembly, or related hands-on experience.
- Proficient computer skills with the ability to read instructions, enter information, and view production details on a computer screen.
- Basic math and English skills required.
- Mechanical aptitude and the ability to understand product features, benefits, and assembly requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to follow defined processes.
- Ability to multi-task and respond effectively to production schedules and delivery priorities.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks including bending, stretching, stooping, standing, and working on your feet for most of the day.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work respectfully with team members and other stakeholders.
- Commitment to quality, integrity, customer focus, safety, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Assembly certifications preferred.
- Warehouse distribution or related experience preferred.
- Experience using lean manufacturing concepts in a production or assembly environment.
- Prior experience working with custom assemblies, job packets, or production scheduling support.