Manufacturing Machine Operator Jobs in California

Job Title: Machine Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a Machine Operator to join our production team. In this role, you will operate cable manufacturing machinery at required speeds, ensure proper setup, and maintain specified tolerances. You will be responsible for completing required tests on cable products, performing general departmental tasks—including safety, housekeeping, and documentation—and supporting operations by assisting on other cable lines or performing additional tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate cable machines safely, efficiently, and in accordance with production requirements.
• Maintain required tolerances and monitor equipment performance throughout production runs.
• Perform cable testing and verify product quality according to established procedures.
• Follow production plans, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist other cable lines and perform cross-functional tasks as needed.
• Support departmental activities including housekeeping, organization, and adherence to safety standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, job instructions, and equipment manuals.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors regarding production status or issues.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating industrial manual machinery.
• Ability to perform basic measurements and math.
• Comfortable with laborious work and heavy lifting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Great attitude and character.
• Experience with inspection and using a tape measure.
• Basic experience with setup, operation, and troubleshooting machinery.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great long-term opportunity with the potential for company growth. Once permanent, employees receive reimbursements for steel toe shoes (up to $120) and glasses (up to $200).

Work Environment

The work environment is an industrial manufacturing setting with a schedule on the first shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with optional overtime on weekends. The environment is not temperature-controlled, which can result in varying conditions depending on the weather.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.