Top 82 Lead machine operator Jobs in Torrance, Ca

Automated Machine Supervisor
Dynasty Employment Solutions —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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NUT FORMER OPERATOR
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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PLATER III-HC16422 PRC IVD
LISI —Torrance, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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PLATER III-HC16422 PRC IVD
LISI —Torrance, CA
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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CNC Lead Machine Operator
Key Skilled Personnel —Garden Grove, CA
- From $33 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- In-person
- Manufacturing
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Machine Operator - Corrugated Packaging Industry
New-Indy Containerboard LLC —Cerritos, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Schematics
- ERP systems
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Thermoforming Process Technician
Barrett Business Services —Vernon, CA
- $27 - $35 an hour
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
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PIN PRODUCTION MACHINE LEVEL I - HI VOLUME C SHIFT
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
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PIN PRODUCTION MACHINE LEVEL I - HI VOLUME C SHIFT
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
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NUT FORMER OPERATOR
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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NUT FORMER OPERATOR
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Assembly
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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PIN PRODUCTION MACHINE LEVEL I - HI VOLUME C SHIFT
LISI —Torrance, CA
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
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Machine Operator Lead 2nd Shift
Verdeco —South Gate, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Integrated Assembly Supervisor
Divergent —Torrance, CA
- $116,420 - $160,080 a year
- Overtime
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Embroidery Machine Operator
Quince —Los Angeles, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Spanish
- English
Headerman II - 2nd Shift
LISI —Torrance, CA
- $27.73 - $35.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Hot Heading/ Forging Operator - 1st shift
Sonic Industries, Inc. —Torrance, CA
- Overtime
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Heat treat Operator
Sonic Industries, Inc. —Torrance, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
CNC Set Up Operator -2nd Shift
Briles Aerospace —Gardena, CA
- $25.60 - $30.83 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hone Lap Operator
Crane Aerospace & Electronics —Burbank, CA
- $25.19 - $51.56 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Automated Machine Supervisor

Dynasty Employment Solutions
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$25 - $27 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Food production
Spanish
Preventive maintenance
Machine operation
Cycle counting inventory management
Food production equipment troubleshooting
High school diploma or GED
Supervising experience
FIFO
Food & beverage production
Distribution center supervision experience
Production scheduling

Full Job Description

The Role

The Automated Plating Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the automated plating system, overseeing a team of machine operators to ensure accurate, efficient, and high-quality meal assembly at scale. This role is critical in driving production performance, developing frontline talent, and serving as the primary escalation point for operational and mechanical issues during live production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership / Shift Management

Supervise, coach, and develop a team of Machine Operators across production shifts
Assign operators to workstations and manage shift coverage and scheduling
Conduct pre-shift briefings to align the team on production targets, recipe specs, and priorities
Foster accountability and a culture of quality and continuous improvement on the floor

2. Production Oversight

Oversee plating robot operations during scheduled production and testing runs
Monitor throughput, error rates, and output quality across the team in real time
Ensure accurate portioning, ingredient placement, and build quality in accordance with specifications
Drive consistent performance while minimizing downtime and defects

3. Quality & Food Safety

Hold the team accountable to quality, presentation, and portion standards
Ensure routine checks on ingredients, weights, and outputs are performed and documented
Maintain a clean, organized production environment in full compliance with food safety standards
Review and address quality trends proactively, escalating systemic issues as needed

4. Troubleshooting /Escalation

Serve as the first escalation point for mechanical or operational issues operators cannot resolve
Diagnose and resolve mid-level operational issues in real time; escalate complex mechanical failures appropriately
Lead root cause analysis on recurring errors or downtime events and drive corrective actions
Ensure accurate documentation of errors, downtime, and issue resolution for reporting and system improvement

5. Setup, Changeovers and Continuous Improvement

Oversee and participate in machine setup for different recipes, SKUs, or test configurations
Ensure smooth, efficient changeovers between production runs
Identify opportunities to improve SOPs, reduce waste, and increase throughput; collaborate cross-functionally to implement improvements

Profile / What Good Looks Like

Prior supervisory or lead experience in a food production, manufacturing, or automated systems environment
Strong people management skills — able to motivate, hold accountable, and develop a team
Deep comfort with machinery and automated systems; able to diagnose operational issues with confidence
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to enforce quality standards consistently
Clear communicator who can bridge the floor and management effectively
Solutions-oriented and calm under pressure in a fast-paced production environment
Able to stand for extended periods and work variable shifts
Proficient in Spanish (required for effective team communication)

Role Details

Hourly, non-exempt role
Based in a kitchen/production environment
Wednesday and Thursday off
Two shift options: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM or 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Benefits

Weekly pay
Healthcare coverage through Cigna
Daily lunch provided
Growth and advancement opportunities

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

Email for Zoom interview:

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Machine operation: 1 year (Preferred)
Food production: 1 year (Preferred)
automation: 1 year (Preferred)
Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Los Angeles, CA 90060 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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