Now hiring Manufacturing Associate
Location: San Diego, CA
Pay Rate: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Second Shift: 2:30 PM-11:00 PM

Work You Can Be Proud Of.
As a Manufacturing Associate in San Diego, you’ll put in real effort and see real results. You’ll help build products people use every day and get paid fairly for doing it right.

Manufacturing Associate Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED required.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident status is required to meet export compliance requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing, production, assembly, or machine operation experience.
• Experience operating manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in using precision measuring tools such as calipers, verniers, and gauges.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to cross-train and work in multiple manufacturing areas as business needs change.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or 5S principles is a plus.
• Ability to lift, stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Benefits: 

• Good weekly pay for the work you put in
• Strong benefits package – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Safety-first floor where you can focus and get it done
• Employee Discounts that help your dollars go farther
• Optional 401(k) if you like to plan ahead

Manufacturing Associate Job Duties: 

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment to meet production and quality goals.
• Perform machine changeovers, tooling changes, and basic equipment adjustments as production requirements change.
• Assemble components and finished products according to work instructions, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Inspect raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
• Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, verniers, and gauges, to verify product dimensions and tolerances.
• Package finished products, create labels, and stage materials for shipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and organize production materials within the work area.
• Complete required production documentation, quality records, and performance tracking reports.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and workplace safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Production teams to improve manufacturing processes and productivity.
• Cross-train in multiple production areas and adapt to changing business needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following all company safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Safely work with approved manufacturing chemicals while following established procedures.
• Meet daily production, efficiency, quality, and attendance expectations.

“Manufacturing work is fast paced and physical. Pay is good.” – Staffmark Production Associate

Join a Team That Works for You

At Staffmark, we’re more than just a staffing company—we’re your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we’ve got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.
With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we’ve got your back. Whether you’re looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.
Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting—because your success is our success.

About Staffmark

Staffmark is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.