Factory Operations Technician

Position Title: Factory Operations Technician

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Long Beach, CA

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in standing up new work centers, including setting up workbenches and organizing/cleaning work spaces
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and relocations — including machine installations and moving one-off prototypes into production
• Work hands-on with pneumatics, push-to-connect fittings, and mechatronics systems
• Build electrical enclosures and support PLC logic implementation
• Manage equipment assets, tooling, and inventory documentation
• Assist with factory improvement projects, including work center beautification
• Move assets and hardwire, and scrap unused equipment as part of early-phase site readiness work
• Assemble semi-complex mechanisms following detailed work instructions
• Maintain organized, safe, and efficient work areas
• Follow SOPs, maintenance procedures, and task-specific guidance provided by the team

Job Qualifications:

• Mechanical and/or electrical experience
• Strong hands-on skills with tools and technical documentation
• Ability to install, modify, and repair equipment
• Ability to interpret and follow technical work instructions
• Safety-focused mindset, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) experience
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Job Details:

• Contract
• Location: Long Beach, CA
• Pay Rate Range: $25-30/hr
•  ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.