2nd shift Quality Control Machine Operator

Connect Staffing is hiring a Quality Control Machine Operator for a vinyl graphic design and coating manufacturer in Placentia, CA. This is a temp-to-hire 2nd shift position paying $19.50/hr. In this role, you will set up and operate a coating machine — threading material, adjusting the coating head, pump, and filters, and identifying and correcting coating defects to maintain product quality. This position includes regular overtime and offers a consistent schedule with long-term placement potential.

Pay: $19.50/hr

Schedule: Monday–Friday 2:00 PM–10:30 PM; must be available weekends * MANDATORY TRAINING ON 1ST SHIFT*

Location: Placentia, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory

Responsibilities

• Align and load material rolls onto the unwind shaft and thread material through the coating machine according to SOP.
• Make liner and vinyl splices, including operation and adjustment of the accumulator.
• Clean, set up, and monitor wet-end equipment including the coating head, pump, and filters.
• Read shop orders, material part numbers, and the weekly product schedule to set up pump, tote, hose, liner, and adhesive per work order requirements.
• Unload finished rolls from the machine and move them to the appropriate staging area using a forklift or hoist.
• Handle hazardous waste following established safety procedures and keep the work area clean and orderly.

Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of quality control and machine operating experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating coating, laminating, or converting machinery.
• Familiarity with wet-end coating processes, adhesive application, or vinyl/liner material handling.
• Experience operating a forklift or hoist in a production setting.
• Background in defect identification and corrective action within a quality control function.
• Experience handling hazardous materials or working under OSHA safety protocols.
• Ability to read shop orders, work orders, and basic mathematics including fractions and decimals.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Machine Operator, Coating Machine Operator, Quality Control Technician, Production Operator, Manufacturing Technician, Coating Technician, Process Operator, Assembly Line Operator, Material Handler, Production Worker.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Steel toe boots required (employee-provided).
• Drug screen required.
• Background check required.
• E-Verify / work authorization required.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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