Machine Operator (Medical Technology Industry)

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Operator – 1st & 2nd Shift
San Diego, CA | $19.50/hr (1st shift) | $21.45/hr (2nd shift)

Shift Schedules:

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | Start time between 5:00–6:00am

• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | Start time between 2:00–3:00pm | Ends ~11:00pm

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating equipment, maintaining accurate production records, and supporting material handling tasks in a clean and safe work environment.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods (in 2-hour increments), perform repetitive motions, and follow all safety and PPE requirements. Candidates must also be able to safely operate machinery and use a pallet jack.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment according to procedures and specifications

• Monitor and record equipment performance in operational logbooks

• Assist technicians with troubleshooting and preventative maintenance

• Handle, weigh, and verify raw materials and components

• Maintain segregation of materials, lots, and receiving numbers

• Perform manual and automated manufacturing tasks as assigned

• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant work areas (GMP, safety, SOPs)

• Complete accurate documentation and production records

• Report unresolved issues to supervisor or management

• Support housekeeping, stocking, and other daily lab responsibilities

Physical Demands

• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs

• Stand, walk, bend, and reach regularly; some sitting required

• Exposure to mechanical equipment, vibration, moderate noise, and chemicals

• Must wear required PPE (including safety shoes with impact/compression protection)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 0–2 years of related manufacturing or machine operation experience

• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records

• Familiarity with GMP, QSR, ISO, or laboratory procedures preferred

• Strong attention to detail, time management, and willingness to learn

• Bloodborne Pathogen training a plus

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on manufacturing experience in a clean and regulated environment.