Production Operator

About Unigen Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment.

Location and Work Arrangement This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.

Benefits

Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms. Job Title: Production Operator I Job Function: Production Job Overview: Production Operator 1 sets up and operates production machines and equipment. Reports to Production Supervisor and is located in Newark, CA. Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the overall operation of the assigned production line/unit Offline feeder setup, tear down and component recognition SMT machine operating AOI machine operating and QC PCBA general rework PCBA trace, BGA pad rework Handload, mechanical assembly Handload, wave soldering machine operating, washer operating AXI machine operating and QC SRT machine operating Routing/depanelization/Press Fit ICT testing FCT testing Burn in Box build Hi. Pot Hynix Test Hynix QC Hynix operations exclude Hynix Test and QC
2. Execute written/verbal instructions given by supervisor and monitor efficiency and quality of assigned routine tasks. Read and follow work instructions and visual aids Check and inspect task results against predetermined standards, Identify, communicate, and escalate production issues and problems Key Tools and Technology: Semi-automatic and automatic assembly equipment and tools (SMT, AOI, AXI, press fit, washing machine, tester, MPM/dek printer, reflow oven, stencil, feeder support pins and other equipment) ESD equipment Production documents: work instructions, product specifications, bill of material (BOM) and other documents MS Office (Word, Excel) ADP Workforce Now (Employee Self-Service Portal) Required Education and Experience:
3. High school diploma is desired
4. Minimum 1 year work experience in manufacturing production environment Work Context and Conditions:
5. Indoors, environmentally controlled and secured
6. Highly structured work environment
7. Daily use of telephone, email and face-to-face communication with Production team
8. Importance of being accurate regarding work instructions and production tasks and process
9. Moderate time pressure required to operate production equipment and enter data daily
10. Team work
11. Completer-finisher role
12. High security and safety standards
13. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
14. Standing an eight-hour work shift with mandatory rest and lunch breaks