Production Operator

About Unigen
Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment.

Location and Work Arrangement
This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.

Benefits
Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Job Title: Production Operator I
Job Function: Production

Job Overview:
Production Operator 1 sets up and operates production machines and equipment. Reports to Production Supervisor and is located in Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for the overall operation of the assigned production line/unit
Offline feeder setup, tear down and component recognition
SMT machine operating
AOI machine operating and QC
PCBA general rework
PCBA trace, BGA pad rework
Handload, mechanical assembly
Handload, wave soldering machine operating, washer operating
AXI machine operating and QC
SRT machine operating
Routing/depanelization/Press Fit
ICT testing
FCT testing
Burn in
Box build
HiPot
Hynix Test
Hynix QC
Hynix operations exclude Hynix Test and QC

2. Execute written/verbal instructions given by supervisor and monitor efficiency and quality of assigned routine tasks.
Read and follow work instructions and visual aids
Check and inspect task results against predetermined standards,
Identify, communicate, and escalate production issues and problems

Key Tools and Technology:
Semi-automatic and automatic assembly equipment and tools (SMT, AOI, AXI, press fit, washing machine, tester, MPM/dek printer, reflow oven, stencil, feeder support pins and other equipment)
ESD equipment
Production documents: work instructions, product specifications, bill of material (BOM) and other documents
MS Office (Word, Excel)
ADP Workforce Now (Employee Self-Service Portal)

Required Education and Experience:
1. High school diploma is desired
2. Minimum 1 year work experience in manufacturing production environment

Work Context and Conditions:
1. Indoors, environmentally controlled and secured
2. Highly structured work environment
3. Daily use of telephone, email and face-to-face communication with Production team
4. Importance of being accurate regarding work instructions and production tasks and process
5. Moderate time pressure required to operate production equipment and enter data daily
6. Team work
7. Completer-finisher role
8. High security and safety standards
9. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
10. Standing an eight-hour work shift with mandatory rest and lunch breaks