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General Production Worker
Aerotek
Pearland, TX
- $17 to $19 USD / hour
…collaboration with assemblers, plasma cutters, press brake operators, forklift operators, and general fabricators. The schedule includes Mon-Fri shifts with most Saturdays and alternating…
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Hiring For Production Associates Pays Up To $20/hr.
Aerotek
SPARTANBURG, SC
- $19 to $20 USD / hour
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Texas)
GPAC
Houston, TX
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Texas)
GPAC
Dallas, TX
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Texas)
GPAC
Austin, TX
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Michigan)
GPAC
Detroit, MI
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Michigan)
GPAC
Grand Rapids, MI
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Branch / Plant Manager, Building Materials (Michigan)
GPAC
Lansing, MI
Lead daily operations, including production or yard operations, inventory, warehouse, and delivery
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Sr Engineer - Process Development
Illumina, Inc.
CA
Author procedures and instructions for new manufacturing processes and train production operators to manufacture product in a GMP environment
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Radioisotopes Production Specialist
TerraPower LLC.
Everett, WA
Production Specialists are experienced technical operators who do more than execute procedures. They are expected to understand the processes and equipment they operate, recognize abnormal…
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Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Siltronic Corporation
Portland, OR
Adjust crew plans, schedules, and overtime to balance workload against available resources and production needs.
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Principal Software Engineer - Simulation Data, Validation & Infrastructure
Irving, TX
● Translate ambiguous business and engineering problems into scalable architectures and production software.
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MATERIAL HANDLER II 1st shift
TE Connectivity
Jonestown, PA
Supply operators with material needed for production
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Field Operator
Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Hickory, PA
Operates production equipment, including engines, dehydration equipment, filter vessels, environmental controls, pumps, compressors, separators, free water knockouts, gas gathering systems,…
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Bag Operator
Zeigler Bros Inc
EAST BERLIN, PA
…an opening for a 2nd shift Bagging Operator. 2nd shift Shift Production Bag Operators - This production position is responsible for setting up and executing the bagging process which will…
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Field Service Engineer
Rivers Agile
Callery, PA
Train customer operators and maintenance teams on equipment operation and best practices
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Junior Data Engineer
ARAMARK
Philadelphia, PA
…Aramark will deliver strategic data assets that enable our operators to maximize the hospitality experience for our consumers and…
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Programmer/Audio Electrician
Zach Theater
United States
- $19 to $21.5 USD / hour
Supports: Production, Overhire Lighting Crews, Spot Operators, Production Department, and other Electrician
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VP / SVP Global Regulatory & Spectrum Affairs
SPINLAUNCH Inc
Long Beach, CA
…satellite constellations that provide governments and commercial operators with full control, assured access, and sovereign communications capability at a fraction of the cost of developing…
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SMT Process Engineer
Actalent
San Diego, CA
Create and update clear and accurate work instructions to guide production operators and technicians.
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Quality Engineer
GPAC
Danbury, CT
- $85,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Apply quality engineering initiatives from concept through production to ensure robust design, efficient processes, and consistent product performance. Ensure product and process quality by…
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Quality Engineer
GPAC
Bristol, CT
- $85,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Apply quality engineering initiatives from concept through production to ensure robust design, efficient processes, and consistent product performance. Ensure product and process quality by…
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Quality Engineer
GPAC
New Haven, CT
- $85,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Apply quality engineering initiatives from concept through production to ensure robust design, efficient processes, and consistent product performance. Ensure product and process quality by…
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Quality Engineer
GPAC
Middletown, CT
- $85,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Apply quality engineering initiatives from concept through production to ensure robust design, efficient processes, and consistent product performance. Ensure product and process quality by…
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Quality Engineer
GPAC
Hartford, CT
- $85,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Apply quality engineering initiatives from concept through production to ensure robust design, efficient processes, and consistent product performance. Ensure product and process quality by…

Actalent

Lead Engineering Technician

San Diego, CA, United States

$27.18 to $50.63 USD / hour

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Pay: $27.18 to $50.63 USD / hour
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on manufacturing, production, prototype assembly, engineering operations, or similar technical experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

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Job Title: Lead Engineering TechnicianJob DescriptionLead day-to-day prototype assembly activities within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. Provide hands-on leadership and daily direction to technicians supporting prototype builds.

Responsibilities

Assign work, balance workload, and help maintain build schedules.
Guide technicians on assembly processes, work instructions, quality requirements, safety, and problem-solving.
Monitor build performance and communicate issues related to safety, quality, yield, output, and downtime.
Ensure established work instructions and processes are followed and escalate conditions that fall outside established standards.
Support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause identification for assembly issues.
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other cross-functional teams to support prototype builds.
Support implementation of engineering changes, new equipment, and updated work instructions.
Maintain a strong presence in the build area and provide real-time direction and support to technicians.

Essential Skills

2+ years of hands-on manufacturing, production, prototype assembly, engineering operations, or similar technical experience.
Previous lead experience in a hands-on technical/manufacturing environment.
Experience assigning work, coaching/training technicians or operators, balancing workload, and helping maintain build schedules.
Experience following standard work/work instructions, monitoring quality, identifying process issues, and escalating problems appropriately to Engineering or leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Familiarity with 5S, 5-Why, Pareto, Lean, or root-cause analysis preferred.
Battery/cell manufacturing experience is a strong plus but not required.
Electronics, automotive, medical device, electromechanical, high-mix, or prototype manufacturing backgrounds are transferable.
Degree is not required; equivalent hands-on technical and leadership experience will be considered.

Work Environment100% on-site in San Diego, within a hands-on prototype assembly/manufacturing and lab environment. The majority of the position involves supporting physical builds rather than performing desk-based engineering work. Work is Monday-Friday with an early-morning start; current schedule begins around 6:00 AM with core coverage through approximately 3:00 PM. Occasional overtime and rare weekend support may be required. Work may be performed in controlled/dry-room environments and requires appropriate PPE. The position requires prolonged standing and the ability to lift up to approximately 25 lbs. The fast-paced prototype environment means that products, processes, and work instructions may change frequently. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.18 - $50.63/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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