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IMMIDIATE HIRING !!!! MACHINE OPERATORS -$22/HR

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Compensation
$21.75/hr
Location
San Diego, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The machine operator will work in a manufacturing environment operating production equipment, inspecting parts, and supporting production goals. The role includes paid training and is open to candidates with manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, or production experience, which is preferred. The position is contract to hire, fully onsite in San Diego, with multiple shifts available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Blueprint Reading, nice to haveMeasuring Equipment, nice to haveMechanical Aptitude, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveStanding for Extended Periods, nice to haveLifting Up to 50 Lbs, nice to haveDependability, nice to haveSafety Commitment, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveWillingness to Learn, nice to have

Qualifications

Manufacturing Experience, nice to haveMachine Operation Experience, nice to haveAssembly Experience, nice to haveProduction Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

URGENT HIRING - MANUFACTURING MACHINE OPERATOR

Miramar, CA | $21-$26/hr | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shifts Available

Launch Your Manufacturing Career!

Looking for a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Join a growing team where you'll operate production equipment, inspect quality parts, and help manufacture industry-leading products. Whether you're an experienced machine operator or have production experience and want to learn, paid training is available!

Responsibilities

  • Operate production and manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently

  • Load and unload materials and parts into machines

  • Read and follow blueprints, work instructions, and production specifications

  • Perform quality inspections using calipers, gauges, micrometers, and measuring tools

  • Utilize hand tools, drills, fixtures, and assembly equipment

  • Accurately document production, inspection, and quality data

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

  • Support continuous improvement and production goals

Qualifications

  • Previous manufacturing, machine operation, assembly, or production experience preferred

  • Ability to read basic blueprints and technical drawings

  • Experience using calipers, gauges, or other measuring equipment

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

  • Dependable with a strong commitment to safety and quality

  • Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay: $21-$26/hr

Multiple Shifts Available

Paid Training Program

Overtime Available (50+ hours weekly)

Long-Term Stability & Career Growth

Clean, Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment

Opportunity to Advance into Lead & Setup Roles

Ideal Backgrounds

  • Machine Operator

  • Production Operator

  • Manufacturing Associate

  • Assembly Technician

  • CNC Machine Operator Trainee

  • Production Worker

  • Mechanical Assembler

  • Warehouse & Manufacturing Professionals

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your manufacturing career with a company that values hard work, quality, and growth. Immediate openings available. Apply now to start as soon as possible!

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.75 - $21.75/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 & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

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

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 789 open Machine Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$21.75/hr
  • California median$21–30/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$21–24/hr470 hourly ranges

This rate, $21.75/hr, is 16% below the California median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Machine Operator hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 39 open Machine Operator jobs in California and 789 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Machine Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (274 postings).
Education
2 of the 789 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 November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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