Machine Operator

What’s next for you? This great job! Kelly® Professional & Industrial is looking for several Machine Operators to work at a prestigious aerospace and defense company in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego, CA. Let us help you grow at work and discover what’s next in your career!

Shift: 2nd shift, Monday – Friday, 2:30pm – 12am with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)*

*Requires training on 1st shift for 6 – 8 weeks

Pay Rate: $23.10 per hour

What’s a typical day as a Machine Operator? You will operate machinery to wind wire coils and perform electrical assembly work. Responsibilities will include:

• Operate various types of coil winding machines to wind wire coils to exact specifications using specialized tools and techniques (training will be provided).
• Prepare materials and components, including cores, wire, coil tubes, insulation, and stators, for winding operations.
• Apply insulation materials and terminate and solder leads in accordance with J-STD-001 guidelines and perform necessary trimming and preparation steps.
• Cut, strip, bend, route, and secure wire leads using pliers, wire scrapers, and other hand tools.

Machine Operator Required Qualifications:

• GED or HS Diploma
• 1+ years of relevant manufacturing or assembly experience
• 1+ years of production hand-soldering experience
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and/or work instructions
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Machine Operator Preferred Qualifications:

• J-STD-001 soldering certification.
• Experience winding coils for transformers or magnetic assemblies
• Familiarity with military/defense manufacturing environments or AS9100/ISO-certified facilities
• Experience with electrical testing, insulation materials, or measurement tools such as micrometers and calipers
• Experience troubleshooting winding machine issues and support continuous improvement

Why you should apply to be a Machine Operator:

• Competitive Wage, $23.10 per hour
• Great work/life balance: Monday-Friday, 2:30pm – 12am with every other Friday off (9/80 schedule) – must be able to train on 1st shift for 6 – 8 weeks initially
• Environment: innovative and progressive company culture
• Access to outstanding Kelly perks via https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps for this position if your skills and experience look like a good fit. Not only will you be eligible for this great opportunity, but your application will be available to other Kelly recruiters as well.

Helping you discover what’s next in your career is what we’re all about, so let’s get to work. Apply to be a Machine Operator today!

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