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 1st shift position paying $19.00/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: $19.00/hr
Schedule: Monday–Friday 6:00 am- 2:30 pm ; must be available weekends
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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