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Machine Operator

Fabrinet West
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/26/2026

Job Summary:
Performs a variety of inspection procedures to ensure quality levels at various stages of manufacturing at or above the standard. Support the organization goals in achieving total customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Inspect in-process or finished production assemblies and sub-assemblies for conformance to quality assurance standards
  2. Working from blueprint, engineering change notices, or established operating procedures determine acceptance or rejection or rework requirements of a part
  3. May evaluate new procedures for non-standard rest and perform special set-up on new equipment
  4. Assist others in correcting or preventing deficiencies in quality or workmanship
  5. Give work direction to other inspectors
  6. Know your customers' expectations and drive action to meet them
  7. Perform first article process
  8. Identify component
  9. Perform related work as assigned

Job Qualifications:

Education: Secondary/High School, Certificate Diploma

Experience: 6 Years preferably in Quality a plus

Required skill:

  1. PCBA Experienced
  2. Able to use measurement equipment.
  3. Must be able to read ECO/Dev instruction/build drawer and BOM.
  4. Familiar with SMT and identify component, IPC 610 Knowledge and preferred IPC Cert. Familiar w/ First Piece and First Article process.

Job Competencies:

  1. Attention to detail
  2. Communication skills - verbal and written
  3. Organized and good critical thinking skills
  4. Data collection, management and analysis
  5. Team work
  6. Ability to interpret complex customer rules and regulations
  7. Demonstrated skills in project management and ability to train others to lead projects
  8. Works well independently
  9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  10. Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple task in a fast paced environment
  11. Proficient in use of MS Office applications
  12. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing fundamentals

FabrinetWest including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, genetic


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