Machine Operator I

INTAKE NOTES:
-Pay Rate: ***/hr
- Monday to Friday, 2nd shift hours from 2:00pm to 10:30pm.
HS Diploma required
Start date ASAP

* forklift use not required, but pallet jack use is. Can be trained

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ROLE BASICS
Job Title: Machine Operator I
JP Number (if available): HOLXJP00001677
Job Level / Seniority: Entry-Level Manufacturing Operator
Number of Positions Needed: 1
Cost Center/GL String to be used: APTIMA - PRODUCTION MAIN 4, US (655.1113) 100.000%
Anything that would make a candidate an immediate NO-GO : CNC machinist only background with no production or lab manufacturing experience
LOCATION & WORK MODEL
Primary Work Location (full address):
10210 Genetic Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92121
Work Mode (Onsite / Hybrid / Remote): Onsite
Eligible Work States (if applicable): N/A
TIMING & DURATION
Target Start Date: ASAP
Is timeline flexible? If yes, explain: No role needed to support current production demand
Expected Assignment Duration: 6 months
Extension Possible (Y/N): Y
Conversion Possible (Y/N): Y
If yes, estimated target salary range: USD ***/hour
BUSINESS CONTEXT
One sentence business justification for this role:
Support manufacturing production by performing manual and automated processing tasks to maintain production output and quality standards.
Success criteria for first 90 days (what success looks like):
Successfully complete required safety and manufacturing training
Demonstrate ability to follow SOPs and manufacturing records accurately
Operate or assist with automated filling equipment with minimal supervision
Maintain accurate documentation and training records
Consistently meet production and quality expectations
TEAM & ENVIRONMENT
Team size: Approximately 11 operators per shift
Reporting structure / key stakeholders: Reports to Production Supervisor; collaborates with Manufacturing Leads, Quality, and Materials teams
Primary people this role works with: Production operators, lab technicians, manufacturing leads, and material handlers
SCHEDULE & EXPECTATIONS
Typical schedule: Monday Friday
Shift start time: 2:00 PM
Shift end time: 10:30 PM
Overtime expected (Y/N): Y based on production demand
Weekend work expected (Y/N): Occasional as needed
Travel required (Y/N, % if yes): N
PHYSICAL / SITE REQUIREMENTS
Physical or safety requirements:
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching during production tasks
Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and moderate noise
Potential exposure to chemicals and blood in a laboratory manufacturing environment
Dress code: Manufacturing/laboratory production attire
PPE required (if any):
Safety shoes with impact and compression protection
Gloves and other PPE as required in the lab/manufacturing environment
Badging/access requirements: Facility badge required
Parking or site notes: Standard employee parking available onsite
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Top 3 required skills (ranked):
Ability to follow written procedures and manufacturing documentation
Experience working in a production, lab, or manufacturing environment
Attention to detail with measurement and verification tasks
Must have skills (hard stop if missing):
High School Diploma
Ability to work onsite on 2nd shift (2:00 PM 10:30 PM)
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in a manufacturing/lab environment
Nice to have or trainable skills:
Experience using lab equipment (balances, pipettes, luminometers)
Material handling experience
Pallet jack operation (training can be provided)
Required certifications or training:
None required prior to hire; safety and equipment training provided onsite.
SCREENING INTENT (CRITICAL PRE HIRE USES THIS)
Select ONE screening approach: Core skills match
Acceptable background examples (even if not a perfect match on paper):
Manufacturing operator
Production technician
Assembly technician
Biotech or medical device production worker
Warehouse or materials associate with lab/manufacturing exposure
Explicit disqualifiers (only list true decline reasons):
CNC machining only background with no production/lab experience
Unable to work the required 2nd shift schedule
No manufacturing, production, or lab environment experience
EXPERIENCE GUARDRAILS
Desired years of experience: 0 2 years
Underqualified below: No relevant manufacturing, production, or lab experience
Overqualified above: 6+ years advanced manufacturing experience or engineering-level candidates
SOFT SKILLS & WORK STYLE
Important soft skills:
Attention to detail
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to follow structured processes
Team collaboration
Preferred work style (independent, team based, fast paced, etc.):
Team-based, structured, process-driven manufacturing environment
PAY & BUDGET
Hourly pay rate range: USD 20.00 USD 21.45
Maximum budget: USD ***/hour
Target bill rate (if applicable): USD ***/hour (per posting rate)
Request market rate guidance if needed (Y/N): N
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Number of interview rounds: 1
Interview format (phone/video/onsite): Video or onsite
Open to single round interview for non senior roles (Y/N): Y
Expected resume review & feedback turnaround: 24 48 hours
AVAILABILITY & DAY ONE READINESS
Planned PTO that may affect interviews: None known
Day one systems, access, tools, or equipment needed:
Facility badge
Safety training access
Manufacturing documentation systems
Special software, lab, or environment requirements:
Manufacturing/lab production environment
Training on internal equipment and procedures provided
PRE IDENTIFIED CANDIDATE (IF APPLICABLE)
Pre identified candidate (Y/N): N
Candidate name and resume attached: N/A
Has the candidate worked for *** before (Y/N): N/A
Supplier representing candidate (if known): N/A
Proposed pay rate and any special notes: N/A
SUPPLIER ENABLEMENT
Supplier Spotlight Call requested (Y/N): N

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.
" Weighs, 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.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
" Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
" Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
" Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
" Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, and/or moderate noise levels.
" Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.
" Safety Shoes with Impact and Compression Protection Must be worn.
" Exposure to blood.
" Other (please specify): Sedentary work involves sitting the majority of time.