Now hiring for a Processing Technician
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Shifts Available:

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM Start
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM Start
• Must be available to work weekends as needed

Built to Last. Just Like You.
If you take pride in showing up, working hard, and keeping things running, this Processing Technician job in Santa Ana is for you. You’ll help build, pack, or move products that matter. It’s steady work with good pay, benefits, and a team that respects your effort.

Looking for Processing Technician jobs in Santa Ana where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Operate, set up, monitor, and clean industrial processing and converting equipment used in manufacturing prepreg and adhesive products.
• Support production schedules by assisting Lead Operators and Supervisors with machine operation, material handling, and equipment preparation.
• Monitor heat-cleaning furnaces, kilns, presses, and related production equipment while accurately recording production data.
• Process, convert, and prepare materials according to established manufacturing procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain organized storage areas, including temperature-controlled material storage.
• Inspect materials and products for quality issues and report defects or non-conformances to leadership.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, 5S practices, and manufacturing best practices.
• Perform equipment cleaning, housekeeping, and other production-related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered in place of formal education.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• Experience operating industrial production, processing, or manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience working in quality-driven manufacturing environments is preferred.

Physical Capabilities

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working around manufacturing equipment, chemical fumes, ceramic dust, noise, and moving machinery.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe footwear.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and maintain focus on safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Processing Technician you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

• Comply with company policy, safety, and regulatory requirements; apply safe working practices and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required for converting equipment, and associate chemical handling.
• Demonstrate awareness of Quality culture and execute against defined Quality policies, operating instructions, and standard operating conditions for equipment and processes.
• Ensure accurate capture of data from heat cleaning furnaces, kiln, and press.
• Assure ceramic fabric rolls are heat cleaned/tested before production coating.
• Assure layup of CMC material is sheeted and converted to press loads.
• Ensure CMC pressed materials are sintered in kilns.
• Ensure Sintered CMC Material is CNC/ Lasered into desired product.
• This includes strict adherence to SOPs and avoiding FOD by using MFG and 5S best practices.
• Maintain and organize sheet storage areas including 0°F refer.
• Communicate quality issues or defects encountered to the production Lead, Supervisor or Manager and support timely corrective actions driven at the management level.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Lead Operator, Supervisor, or Manager associated with set-up, machine operation, and cleaning activities to meet planned work schedules and meet productivity goals.
• Support the wider organizational goals with adoption of process and policy changes, and general support for continuous improvement initiatives.

The Processing Technician supports manufacturing operations by performing production tasks that help create quality finished products. This role requires attention to detail, strong work habits, and the ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

A successful Processing Technician understands production procedures, quality expectations, and workplace safety while maintaining productivity throughout daily operations. Dependable performance contributes directly to manufacturing success.

This career offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and production work.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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