Balance Staffing is hiring for entry level Manufacturing Engineering Technicians! The Manufacturing Engineering Technicians selected for this opportunity will mainly assist the process/manufacturing engineers with data collection, measurements, monitoring of process and jobs through critical areas of the manufacturing process. Furthermore, the Manufacturing Engineering Technicians will be asked to help run DOEs, make cross sections, and generally assist the engineers in their duties.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree and 1 year equivalent experience preferred 

Able to work in a PCB manufacturing environment that includes heavy machinery and chemicals.

Able to lift 50lbs

Ability to commute between two facilities that are a mile apart 

Proficient in reading and writing English 

Proficient in MS Word and Excel

PC literacy is required.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 10

SHIFT: DAY

PAY RATE: $21.00/HR

Balance Staffing is looking to hire several Manufacturing Assembler(s) to support a medical aesthetic equipment and instrument manufacturing company in the Bay Area. You will be responsible for Electro-Mechanical & Optical Assembly, programming PCBA boards, test and calibration. In addition, perform rework on assemblies and/or systems in response to failures and nonconformance. Located in Brisbane, CA..

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs electro-mechanical, optical assembly, inspection, test and packing of medical device using GMP Performs routine department support and documentation functions

• Accurately measures, counts, weighs material and fills out required production records

• Report any problems or concerns to manufacturing supervisor, manager or responsible Engineer

• Analyze equipment performance and schedule maintenance and calibration as required.

• Utilize online databases to accurately transact material, and review drawings and bills of material.

• Train other manufacturing personnel on operations or functions that you are certified to perform.

• Complies with all company safety policies, procedures, related departmental and standard operating procedures

• Communicate ideas for process improvement.

• Assist the manufacturing Lead or supervisor with complex or difficult tasks.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, General education or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2-3 years of production assembly or related experience.

• Optics/lasers and medical device industry is a strong plus

• Ability to read, write and verbal English skills

• Electro-mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity

• Basic soldering, computer and math skills

• Ability to work with established drawings, procedures and verbal instruction.

• Ability to recognize issue`s, determine and describe potential solution.

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and /or hear, use hands to handle and manipulate very small objects

• Ability to stand, walk and lift 40 lbs during normal course of work

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 10

SHIFT: SWING - 11 AM 

PAY RATE:  $23.00 (DOE) + 10% Differential

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Balance Staffing is seeking to hire several Material Handlers to support our semiconductor manufacturing client in Fremont, CA. This role will be part of the Manufacturing team responsible for supporting customers and internal personnel. This role will be responsible for performing the administrative and physical tasks involved in the shipping, receiving, storing and distributing of parts, supplies and equipment.

• Unpacks and checks goods received against purchase orders or invoices
• Maintains records of received goods and shipped merchandise
• Pull materials from stock locations
• May prepare kitting packages for assembly production
• Delivering materials to manufacturing
• Closing work orders
• Stocks goods in inventory
• Lifts heavy items and may operate a forklift

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in manufacturing
• Able to print and read stock room documentation
• Unassisted lifting may be required up to 25lbs
• EWM SAP experience

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 16

SHIFT: Day: 6:00 am - 2:30pm - M-F w/OT and weekends if needed.

PAY RATE: $19.00

Balance Staffing is seeking to hire several Mechanical Assemblers to support one the leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Must apply acquired job skills and company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature but recognizes the need for occasional deviation from accepted practices.

• Normally follows established procedures on routine work; requires instructions only on new assignments

• Minimum of 2+ yrs. experience in a high volume Assembly manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read, understand and follow manufacturing process instructions (MPIs) in English.

• Ability to assemble products or sub-assemblies according to verbal or written instructions, or by following drawings or diagrams.

• Able to properly use manufacturing equipment.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

NUMBER OF OPENING: 1

SHIFT: DAY

SALARY: $83,200 Annually (DOE) 

Balance Staffing is seeking to hire a Sr. Maintenance Technician to support a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant located in Fremont, CA. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:
The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for executing preventative maintenance; identifying potential issues that could interrupt machine uptime, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of various equipment used within the manufacturing environment.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process.
•    Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings.
•    Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts.
•    Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as required.
•    May perform equipment  modifications as directed by manufacturing engineers.
•    Work closely with production to optimize run time and utilize downtime.
•    Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
•    Set up and install new equipment including integration with existing equipment.

Education and Experience:
•    High School or technical school
•    Requires a minimum of 2 – 4 years of related experience in a production facility (prefer Precision machining and metal fabrication background).
•    Prior work experience with manufacturing equipment in the field of powder paint process systems), CNC mechanical systems, and general facility utilities such as compressors, chillers, and Amada NC punching machines, lasers, and press brakes. CNC controlled Haas and Mazak machine tools mills and lathes)
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced production environment
•    Basic computer skills are essential.

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Balance Staffing is hiring Optical Technician for our client in Newark, CA.

Overview:

A rapidly growing biotechnology startup is seeking a talented and motivated technician, engineer or physicist to be part of our optics manufacturing team. This person will play an important role in the deployment and commercialization of technology and products that will have a major impact on the medical and life sciences fields!

Job Responsibilities:

∙ Collaborate in the development of manufacturing instructions from predefined methods and drawings to assemble, align, optimize and test optical components, assemblies, and sub-systems.

∙ Suggest method and procedure improvements to facilitate the manufacturing process to ensure efficient and consistent production quality.

∙ In collaboration with manufacturing engineering and R&D, build align and test prototypes and production optical systems, and sub-systems (as spare parts).

∙ Collect measurements and other critical information during builds and test.

∙ Identify opportunity for method, costs, quality and reliability improvements.

Requirements:

∙ Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering/physics/electrical engineering or a bachelor’s degree in another discipline + relevant experience.

∙ Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

∙ Collaborative attitude and eagerness to work on a highly multi-disciplinary team.

∙ Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing of complex optical assemblies

We are hiring Manufacturing Technician (Clean Room) in North Austin, TX. 

Contract to hire

Full health benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental

Weekly pay

Schedule: M - F 

Hours: 

1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

2nd shift: 1:00pm - 9:30pm 

Summary::

We are looking for an ambitious person to fill a Manufacturing Technician position in our Clean Room and Manufacturing Operations in Austin, TX. This person will perform a variety of tasks, including electronic or electro-mechanical assembly operations on assemblies or sub-assemblies.

Job Duties

• Read and follow instructions dictated in OMS and/or assembly drawings
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly
• Assemble parts or units, and position, align and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames, using hand tools and power tools
• Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
• Read assembly drawings and specifications to determine component parts and assemble sequences of electromechanical units
• Package and/or pack assemblies per clean room protocols.
• File, lap, and buff parts and subassemblies using grease paddles or oilcans.
• Work in a clean room environment and follow clean room guidelines
• Follows and provides feedback on assembly instructions and/or blueprints to install items such as; hardware, wiring harnesses, panels, components, sub-assemblies, etc.
• Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts
• Operate small cranes to transport or position large parts.
• Follow standard workmanship practices for electro-mechanical assembly.

Experience:

• Must have 2+ years experience as an Assembler/Manufacturing Technician
• 2 years of cleanroom experience is a PLUS 
• Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to verbally communicate
• Must be able to observer and hear warning signs and signals within all areas of the company.
• Must have experience working with hand tool - Tweezers, micrometers, Calipers, etc.

Balance Staffing is hiring an Optical Technician for our client in Newark, CA.

A rapidly growing biotechnology startup is seeking a talented and motivated technician, engineer, or physicist to be part of our Optics Manufacturing Team. This person will play an important role in the deployment and commercialization of technology and products that will have a major impact on the medical and life sciences fields!

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate in the development of manufacturing instructions from predefined methods and drawings to assemble, align, optimize and test optical components, assemblies, and sub-systems

• Suggest method and procedure improvements to facilitate the manufacturing process to ensure efficient and consistent production quality

• In collaboration with manufacturing engineering and R&D, build, align, and test prototypes and production optical systems, and sub-systems (as spare parts)

• Collect measurements and other critical information during builds and test

• Identify opportunities for method, costs, quality, and reliability improvements

The successful candidate will have:

• Desire to learn complex optical concepts and apply them during assembly, alignment, and test processes

• Strong problem solving, validation and characterization skills; ability and willingness to adapt quickly to new challenges in a fast-paced environment

• An understanding of the basic fundamentals in physics, optics, electronics and programming

• Familiarity with common optical test equipment such as power meters, spectrometers, beam profilers, etc.

• Experience building, aligning, and testing complex optical systems

• Willingness to learn the above through on the job training and/or self-study

• Hands on experience with optical alignment

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering is preferred but experience will be taken into consideration

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative attitude and eagerness to work on a highly multi-disciplinary team

• 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing of complex optical assemblies

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

SHIFT: DAY

SALARY: $52,000 - 55,000 Annually (DOE)

Balance Staffing is seeking to hire an Engineer Technician to support a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Our client is located in San Jose, CA.

Nature of Work:
•    Assist Engineering team with documentation development; focus on Manufacturing Process Instructions Method sheets and travelers.
•    Assist engineering with conducting DOEs and write reports.
•    Maintain the MES system
•    Enter shop floor routes, standard time routs
•    Perform time study for various product integration steps

Requirements:
•    AA Degree in engineering discipline or equivalent
•    Minimum two years’ experience supporting Engineering team or working in the electronics Industry
•    Understanding of the production environment
•    Experience with Microsoft Office
•    Able to adapt quickly to changes, prioritize and execute multiple tasks in the fast pace environment.
•    Ability to work under deadlines
•    Must possess good written and verbal communication skills
•    Detail-oriented, fast learner

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 2

SHIFT: MON-FRI 6:00 AM -2:30 PM w/ OT and Weekends, if needed.

PAY RATE: $25.00

Balance Staffing is seeking to hire Test Operators for a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market in San Jose, CA.  

Nature of Work:

• Perform Sub assembly and system level functional test and debug to component level, using test procedure
• Schematic & other supply documentation as required.
• Be able to troubleshoot rejected analog and digital assemblies down to component level. 

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Able to lift 32 lbs
• Must have the ability to test assemblies to verbal or written instructions, or by following Test Process Instruction. 
• Must have basic understanding of Electrical assemblies.
• Must be available for OT and weekend work as required in addition to minimum 40 hr./wk

Balance Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.