Production Operator in Garden Grove, California

Location

Garden Grove, California

Job Type

Full-time

Company

Connect Staffing

Connect Staffing is hiring a Production Operator for a cylinder manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, CA. This is a long-term placement position paying $19.50/hr with weekly overtime required. In this role, you will operate sanding, painting, and hydro-testing machines to process cylinder shells that become oxygen tanks, scuba diving tanks, and similar pressure vessels. This facility runs a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with Saturday overtime, giving you steady, predictable hours each week.

Pay: $19.50/hr Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–12:30 AM + Saturdays (6 hours OT) Location: Garden Grove, CA Job Type: Long-term Placement Primary workplace language(s): English Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory Overtime: Weekly OT required (~15 hrs/wk)

Responsibilities • Operate sanding, painting, and hydro-testing machines to process cylinder shells at various stages of production. • Inspect cylinder shells coming off machines for defects or inconsistencies before they advance to the next stage. • Move finished and in-process cylinders onto pallets — cylinders range from 15 to 90 lbs. and are team-lifted at heavier weights. • Match paperwork to production orders to ensure accurate tracking of product through the line. • Inspect finished cylinders before they leave the production floor. • Follow all safety procedures when handling pressurized cylinder components.

Minimum Requirements • 6+ months of experience in a general labor, production, or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience operating production machines such as sanders, spray painters, or pressure-testing equipment. • Background working with metal parts, heavy components, or industrial cylinders. • Familiarity with matching production paperwork to orders or basic product tracking. • Experience inspecting parts or finished goods for quality defects. • Prior work in a physically demanding manufacturing or assembly environment with high output expectations. • Ability to communicate effectively in English. • You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: General Laborer, Machine Operator, Production Operator, Press Operator, Production Technician, Material Handler, Assembly Line Worker, Warehouse Associate, Loader/Unloader, Lumper.

Pre-Employment Requirements • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently throughout the shift. • Ability to work at a fast pace throughout the shift. • Steel-toe boots required (employee-provided). • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen. • Must pass a pre-employment background check. • Must be authorized to work in the United States — E-Verify will be conducted. • ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance required — must qualify as a US Person. • Must pass a pre-employment physical / fit-for-duty exam.

Benefits • Weekly pay. • Direct deposit / Paycard. • Health insurance (during assignment). • Dental insurance (during assignment). • Health and dental benefits available through Connect Staffing. • Earn referral bonuses. • CalSavers retirement program available. • Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including 401(k).

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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