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Live Oak Ave, CAFull-time$20–26/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Hardware Machine Operator sets up and operates punch or press machines to produce machined parts according to customer specifications, engineering plans, and shop travelers. The role emphasizes quality, safety, accountability, and teamwork while maintaining workflow and performing inspections. It also supports machine maintenance and continuous improvement in a custom metal manufacturing environment.
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Full job description
Live Oak Ave, CA
Full time
JR38071
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.
Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor — a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.
POSITION PURPOSE:
The Hardware Machine Operator produces machined parts through set up and operation of multiple machines (Punch or Press) to meet customer specifications following engineering plans and shop travelers. This position is focused on getting the job done right the first time by placing a high emphasis on quality of workmanship, accountability, safety, and teamwork.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support all continuous improvements in safety, quality, 5S and existing manufacturing processes.
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Provide feedback to leadership to help resolve quality issues or operational improvements in regards to productivity and procedural changes.
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Ensure the machine is always running.
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Communicate any issues that prevent product flow.
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Know and abide to all company rules and policies with regards to safety and conduct, including the use and maintenance of company provided PPE.
- Embrace the cross-training culture by a willingness to learn other jobs or tasks within the facility.
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Do daily housekeeping to ensure the work area is always clean and organized.
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Flexible schedule is required in regards to overtime and start time according to work volumes.
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Set up and operate machines and maintain continuous workflow through adherence of documented processes.
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Produce parts utilizing the ‘top down” production list.
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Assist with daily PM schedule for machine, manuals and procedures.
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Perform first part inspections as well as in-process quality checks.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
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Ability to read and understand engineering documents and shop travelers.
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Ability to layout and load materials using basic math and hand held measuring tools such as a tape measurer and handheld caliper.
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Ability to adjust and correct machine set-ups to reshape products to meet specifications and eliminate product defects.
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Knowledge and ability to maintain the machine in good working order.
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Understanding of finished part characteristics.
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Knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures.
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Knowledge of safe machine operation.
Physical Demands:
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Frequent grasping, lifting, pushing, and pulling of 25 pounds.
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Occasionally perform work while in a bended, stooped, or squatted position.
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Ability to stand for extended periods.
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Dexterous with both hands.
Work Environment:
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Fast paced custom metal manufacturing environment.
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High noise levels.
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Contact with metals and lubricants.
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Exposure to moving objects such as machinery, mechanical parts, forklifts, and carts.
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Exposure to hot or cold temperature when working in areas of the building that cannot be temperature controlled (especially during summer months).
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or GED preferred.
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Experience in a high volume, fast paced production environment.
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1+ year experience with light manufacturing machines such as: punches and presses.
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Metalworking / Hollow Metal fabrication experience preferred.
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Dexterous with manufacturing equipment, basic power tools and machinery.
Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.
- The expected Base Hourly Range: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team ([email protected]) .
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Allegion is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer (https://www.allegion.com/corp/en/careers/equal-opportunity.html)
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,078 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20–26/hr
- California median$21–32/hr35 hourly ranges
- US median$21–24/hr608 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $23/hr, is 12% below the California median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Machine Operator hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Machine Operator jobs in California and 1,078 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- Howmet Aerospace10 open
- Aerotek3 open
- Aluminum Precision Products, Inc.3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (364 postings).
- Education
- 2 of the 1,078 open Machine Operator jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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