Job Title: Mold Cleaner Operator

Job Description

As a Mold Cleaner/Tool Shop Assistant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the efficiency and cleanliness of our production tools. Your primary responsibility will be to support the Tooling Manager and assist in tooling activities within the tool and mold shop, thereby aiding plant manufacturing processes.

1st shift: 6am to 2:30am

$19.50/hr

Responsibilities

Grind tools, weld hinges, and handles.Clean production tools efficiently and timely as per the daily schedule.Locate and replace tooling in mold storage racks.Notify the team when tooling is ready and deliver it to the production floor.Monitor tooling wear and damage, and inform the supervisor.Adhere to company policies, safety, ergonomic standards, and good housekeeping practices.Understand and implement health and safety policies.Maintain hand tools and air hoses.Inspect equipment such as mills, saws, drills, grinders, and lifting equipment.Inspect machines for oil and air leaks and lubricate with correct oils and grease.Inspect incoming steel/aluminum for size and defects.Prepare plates for tooling manufacturing.Read and understand basic tool/part drawings.

Essential Skills

General labor skills.Mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Entry-level position with no prior experience or resume needed.Nice to have some past production/manufacturing experience.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Spanish language proficiency acceptable.Eager and positive attitude.Desire to enter the manufacturing industry and grow with the company long-term.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a great opportunity to enter the manufacturing industry with exceptional training and growth potential. You will receive a pay increase even before completing training, and there are opportunities to learn new skills and departments for further pay increases. The company supports cultural diversity and provides a supportive environment for motivated individuals.

Work Environment

The facility specializes in rubber parts for the aerospace industry and is equipped with numerous injection molding machines and hot presses. It operates under lean six sigma principles and is highly organized. Although the machines can generate heat, the facility is equipped with AC units to maintain a comfortable temperature. This is an ITAR facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Ana, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Ana,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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