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Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator

Salida, CA

$32/hr

Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and ...

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Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator

Salida, CA

$32/hr

Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and ...

New

Diamond Foundry

R&D Laser Technician

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$36 - $42/hr

Manufacturing or facilities experience is a plus. $36 - $42 an hour Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible ...

Diamond Foundry

R&D Laser Technician

Bodega Bay, CA

$36 - $42/hr

Manufacturing or facilities experience is a plus. Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an ...

Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator - Entry

Turlock, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and ...

Blue Diamond Growers

RTE Operator - Entry

Turlock, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

Richmond, CA

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with ... Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

Richmond, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with ... Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

San Pablo, CA

$90K/yr

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with ... Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required ...

Ametek

Diamond Turning Machinist

San Pablo, CA

$90K/yr

As a Diamond Turning Machinist at Zygo Extreme Precision Optics in Richmond, CA, you will work with ... Experience with SPDT manufacturing equipment such as Moore Nanotech, Precitech, etc. Required ...

Diamond Foundry

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

Diamond Foundry

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

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Infographic showing various Diamond Manufacturing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,210 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

RTE Operator

Salida, CA

Blue Diamond Growers
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$32/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

Work Shift:

Swing

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$32.00

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

The RTE Operator - Entry develops the skill and ability required to operate critical manufacturing equipment that meets quality compliance with national food safety regulations. Under direct supervision, learns operational processes necessary to achieve production goals, targets, and opportunities for the entire production line. Upholds the core Blue Diamond Manufacturing tenants: Quality, Service, Performance and People. Learns, understands, and follows established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), policies and procedures, and safety procedures while performing all job duties. Adheres to all procedures and practices associated with Food Safety, Food Security and Food Quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Learns and understands the multifaceted processes to safely operate plant equipment.
  • Participates in the setup, monitoring, and operational adjustments to production equipment to ensure that quality and production score card targets are met.
  • Monitors of all Key Process Measures (KPM's) to deliver finished goods that meet all required quality attributes while meeting schedule targets as required by the production schedule.
  • Participates in daily pre-shift meetings.
  • Provides support to experienced operators and maintenance personnel in supporting preventative maintenance.
  • Collects, measures, graphs, and catalogs variances with waste, downtime and foreign material production and product information.
  • Performs various product sampling tests and enters data in computer.
  • Must understand Blue Diamond line certification, HACCP process and auditing, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Safety Practices.
  • Performs general housekeeping and various sanitation functions.
  • Required to perform other tasks as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU NEED

*Minimum qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience as a machine operator.
  • Position requires knowledge of machine operations and mechanical aptitude to keep machinery and equipment operating optimally and effectively. Must have the ability to perform basic troubleshooting.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work schedules and performance graphs, and have basic math skills.
  • Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.


WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness GuideHERE.

Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

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