Fab Operator (1st Shift)

Saltera HR
  • Tempe, Arizona
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

     Fabrication Operator
    1st Shift: Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Overtime included Monday to Friday)


    Why This Role Matters
    This team is scaling fast, and precision matters here. The Fab Operator plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality plastic components meet exacting standards before they ever reach a customer. This is hands-on work in an advanced manufacturing environment where craftsmanship, focus, and consistency are respected and rewarded.

    If you like working with your hands, take pride in clean finishes, and want to grow with a company that is building something long-term, this role delivers.

    What You’ll Be Part Of
    • A rapidly growing advanced manufacturing operation
    • A culture that values quality, accountability, and teamwork
    • A shop environment where detail-oriented work is recognized as mission-critical
    • A company investing in people, process, and continuous improvement

    What You’ll Do
    • Perform manual deburring on precision plastic components using hand tools and equipment
    • Remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections to meet quality specifications
    • Inspect parts visually and dimensionally to ensure finish and quality standards are met
    • Follow work instructions, drawings, and quality requirements
    • Handle parts carefully to prevent damage, contamination, or defects
    • Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area
    • Support production flow by completing work accurately and on schedule
    • Identify and report defects or process issues to supervisors
    • Follow all safety and quality standards
    • Complete daily production and quality documentation
    • Support other manufacturing operations as needed

    What We’re Looking For
    • 1 to 3 years of deburring, finishing, or hands-on manufacturing experience preferred
    • Experience working with plastic components strongly preferred
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity
    • Ability to read basic work instructions or drawings
    • Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
    • A quality-first mindset and pride in craftsmanship

    Physical Requirements
    • Standing for extended periods
    • Fine motor skills and repetitive hand movements
    • Reaching, bending, and light lifting
    • Lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance

    What’s Offered
    • Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
    • Paid time off and paid holidays after probationary period
    • A stable, growing work environment with long-term opportunity
    • A company culture that values people, accountability, and doing quality work

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Saltera HR is proud to partner with organizations who share our belief that people matter—and that opportunity, fairness, and respect belong in every workplace. We recruit, represent, and refer candidates based solely on qualifications, experience, and alignment with our clients' needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are not the employer of record for this position. Our role is to represent both the client and the candidate with professionalism, integrity, and respect throughout the recruitment process. 

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationTempe, Arizona

    Skills

    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Deburringunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
    • Hand Toolsunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Manual Dexterityunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Managementunmatched
    • Production Supportunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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