Machine Operator Trainee (OC Slitting -1st shift)

By | October 15, 2026

Machine Operator Trainee (OC Slitting -1st shift)

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San Diego, CA, US

Light Industrial

High School or equivalent

Full Time, Temporary

$19/h

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Manufacturing - Other

First Shift (Day)

San Diego, CA, US

$19/h

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Temporary

Manufacturing - Other

On-site

Light Industrial

High School or equivalent

First Shift (Day)

Apply Now Applied

Job details

Machine Operator Trainee – QC Slitting (1st shift)

– Location: San Diego, CA 92123
– Work Schedule: Mon to Fri / 1st Shift 6:30 am to 3:30 pm
– Pay rate: 19$/h per hour
– Contract: W2 under staffing supplier; Temp-to-Hire based on performance, attendance, and reliability after 3-6 months; overtime as needed.
- Equipment: All necessary PPE provided by the company (safety shoes, high-vis vest, safety glasses).
 

Position Summary Efficiently sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots all slitting machines to produce high-quality film products. Assists with material packaging, trains junior operators, and covers Lead Operator duties as needed.

 

Essential Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (College/Military background preferred), and warehouse material handling/packing experience.


  • Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and math proficiency relevant to company processes.


  • Communication: Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; basic knowledge of film construction, winding, and shipping.


  • Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail regarding quality standards, safety protocols, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Machine Operation: Set up, run, monitor, and troubleshoot slitting machinery; follow SOPs, setup specifications, and safety guidelines strictly.


  • Quality & Documentation: Inspect finished film for defects, make quality judgments, and accurately prepare slitting, core-tag, box label, and quality documents.


  • Material Handling & Packaging: Assist with packaging, box making, stacking pallets, and moving finished inventory.


  • Team Leadership & Communication: Assist in training trainees, provide shift handoff reports to incoming personnel, and share continuous improvement or safety suggestions with supervisors.

 

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