Machine Operator, Senior
San Diego, CA
Date Posted:20-Apr-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:482742
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Operator, Senior
Duration: 3 months with possible extension
Location: San Diego, CA
Shift: 6:30-3:30pm PST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Top Skills / Job Aspects
• Performs equipment setup, machine operation, and replenishment, as well as parts verification, based on IPC standards and practices.• Reads and interprets assembly aids and written instructions to determine machining needs, set up, and specifications.
• Communicates with team and leads to provide feedback on design and documentation and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must have experience in operating surface mount placement equipment
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs equipment setup, machine operation, and replenishment, as well as parts verification, based on an understanding of IPC standards and practices.
• Reads and interprets moderately complex assembly aids and written instructions to determine machining needs, set up, and specifications.
• Identifies and solves complex issues and escalates other issues appropriately.
• Communicates with team lead to provide status and information about impending obstacles and recommends solutions.
• Executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with minimal supervision.
• Adapts to significant changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.
Level of Responsibility
• Works under some supervision.
• Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey basic, routine factual information about day-to-day activities to others who are fully knowledgeable in the subject area.
• Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
• Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
• Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required
Education Requirement
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience Required
- 1+ year of work experience in operating surface mount placement equipment
Physical Requirements
Push, pull, lift up to 25lbs.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $20.92/hr.