Manufacturing Assistant
MyHeatSinks Inc. – Livermore, CA
Full-time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Pay: $29–$33/hour, depending on experience
Annual Equivalent: Approximately $60,000–$68,600/year based on 40 hours/week
Job Type: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
Job Summary
MyHeatSinks Inc. is looking for a reliable, hands-on Manufacturing Assistant to support our machine shop and factory operations in Livermore, California.
This position includes preparing materials, clamping parts to machines, handling finished products, performing manual assembly, cleaning and organizing work areas, and assisting machine operators and supervisors with daily production tasks.
This is a good opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants a stable full-time job with strong pay, benefits, and on-the-job training. Prior manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. We will train the right person who is reliable, careful, safety-minded, and willing to learn.
Why Join Us?
- Starting pay of $29–$33/hour
- Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
- Medical and dental insurance through Kaiser Permanente, with 50% of the premium covered by the company
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and sick leave
- On-the-job training
- Opportunity to learn manufacturing, quality control, production support, and machine-operation processes
- Small-team work environment
Responsibilities
- Clamp materials or workpieces to machines according to instructions.
- Load and unload parts, materials, and finished products safely.
- Handle finished products carefully to prevent scratches, dents, or other damage.
- Perform manual assembly of parts or components according to instructions.
- Assist machine operators with basic production preparation and cleanup.
- Deburr, clean, inspect, organize, pack, or move parts as needed.
- Follow work instructions, supervisor directions, and safety procedures at all times.
- Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
- Help move materials, tools, fixtures, and finished goods within the shop.
- Report quality issues, safety concerns, or equipment problems to a supervisor promptly.
- Perform other general manufacturing, factory, warehouse, and production-support duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to perform hands-on factory work.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and ask questions when something is unclear.
- Good attention to detail when handling parts and finished products.
- Ability to work safely around machines, tools, metal parts, and production equipment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Basic English communication skills for safety instructions and daily work coordination.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Helpful Experience, But Not Required
Prior manufacturing experience is not required. However, experience in any of the following areas is helpful:
- Manufacturing or production work
- Warehouse or material handling
- Manual assembly
- Machine shop or metalworking environment
- Basic hand tools
- Construction, automotive, repair, or other hands-on work
- Pallet jack or forklift experience
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing/shop environment. Employees may work near machines, tools, metal parts, fixtures, and production equipment. Safety training will be provided, and employees are required to follow all safety rules and wear provided personal protective equipment.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- On-the-job training
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Includes a 1-hour unpaid meal period
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- Onsite in Livermore, California
How to Apply
Please submit your resume or a brief work history. Prior manufacturing experience is not required, but please include any hands-on work experience, including tools, warehouse work, production work, construction, automotive work, assembly, or other practical labor experience.
Pay: $29.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- This position may require access to export-controlled information subject to U.S. export control laws, including ITAR/EAR. Are you eligible to access such information as a “U.S. person” under these laws, such as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual?
Work Location: In person
