Machine Operator

Machine Operator ILocation: San Diego, CAOnsite Flexibility: OnsiteContract DetailsPosition Type: ContractContract Duration: 5 months (with potential for extension)Pay Rate: $21.45 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (2nd Shift); overtime expected based on production demand; occasional weekend work as neededTravel Requirements: Not requiredWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Job SummaryThis is an entry-level manufacturing operator role supporting manufacturing production by performing manual and automated processing tasks to maintain production output and quality standards. The position is part of a team of approximately 11 operators per shift and reports to the Production Supervisor, collaborating with Manufacturing Leads, Quality, and Materials teams.

Primary colleagues include production operators, lab technicians, manufacturing leads, and material handlers.Key ResponsibilitiesWeighs, measures, and verifies raw materials and parts.Perform manual manufacturing tasks.Assists in operating basic to fully automated filling equipment.Uses basic laboratory equipment: scales, balances, pipettes, luminometers, etc.Follow and foster a safe work environment.Maintain accurate and complete training record.Understand and execute written procedures, manufacturing records, and logs.Housekeeping and cleaning of manufacturing laboratory/area.Assists with material handling, stocking of lab, and assigned daily lab responsibilities.Required SkillsAbility to follow written procedures and manufacturing documentationExperience working in a production, lab, or manufacturing environmentAttention to detail with measurement and verification tasksReliability and punctualityAbility to follow structured processesTeam collaborationPreferred SkillsExperience using lab equipment (balances, pipettes, luminometers)Material handling experiencePallet jack operation (training can be provided)Education RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent requiredRequired Experience0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or lab environmentExperience in roles such as manufacturing operator, production technician, assembly technician, biotech or medical device production worker, or warehouse/materials associate with lab/manufacturing exposureWork Environment / Physical RequirementsStanding, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching during production tasksAbility to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs; lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 poundsSit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controlsStand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlExposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and/or moderate noise levelsExposure to hazardous chemicals or other materialsExposure to bloodSafety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection must be wornGloves and other PPE as required in the lab/manufacturing environmentSedentary work involves sitting the majority of timeManufacturing/laboratory production attire requiredFacility badge required for site accessStandard employee parking available onsiteImportant NotesNo certifications or training required prior to hire; safety and equipment training provided onsiteImmediate start required — role needed to support current production demand; timeline is not flexibleInterview process: 1 round (video or onsite); expected resume review and feedback turnaround is 24–48 hoursAbout the ClientThis client is a leading medical device manufacturing organization operating in an FDA-regulated environment, with production facilities serving the diagnostics and women's health sectors across the U.S. The organization employs manufacturing technicians, quality assurance professionals, production operators, and receiving inspectors who work within strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices) frameworks to uphold rigorous quality and regulatory standards.About GTTGTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S.

and Canada.Job Number: Industry: Manufacturing & Operations