Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 2:30 pm-11:00 pm

• Saturday and overtime as needed, including possible weekdays, weekends, nights, and/or holidays

Job Summary:
Seeking a motivated Product Assembly Technician to join our team on the first shift. The role involves assembly, maintenance, and inspection tasks related to mechanical and electrical systems, with opportunities for overtime and additional responsibilities as business needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Perform quality inspections to ensure finished assemblies meet standards.

• Utilize skills in brazing, welding, balancing, laser machining, and general machining as needed.

• Work with refrigeration, HVAC, and/or cryogenic systems if qualified.

• Understand and handle components such as regulators, valves, solenoids, and pressure relief devices.

• Apply knowledge of materials of construction in assembly work.

• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

• Travel between facilities or to client offices as required (clean driving record may be necessary).

Compensation:

• $22.50 per hour

Available Shifts & Pay:

• 1st Shift: 7:25 AM – 3:30 PM, $17.25/hour 

• 2nd Shift: 3:25 PM – 11:30 PM, $18.25/hour ($17.25 base + $1.00 shift differential) 

Job Summary:
TeamQuest Staffing is hiring Packers to support production in an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for inspecting, packing, labeling, and preparing food-grade plastic products used in government facilities, hospitals, food service, and other regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect molded plastic products for visible defects, damage, or quality issues before packing.

• Pack finished goods according to work instructions, quality standards, and customer specifications.

• Label, stack, and prepare products for storage or shipment.

• Maintain accurate counts and organize packed products in designated areas.

• Keep workstations clean, safe, and organized throughout the shift.

• Follow all company safety procedures, GMP-style cleanliness expectations, and PPE requirements in the manufacturing environment.

• Report product defects, packaging issues, or unsafe conditions to the lead or supervisor.

• Support production needs with additional packing or line support duties as assigned.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on CNC Lathe Setup Machinist for a full-time position in Costa Mesa. This role is responsible for setting up, programming or editing programs, operating, and troubleshooting CNC lathes, including HAAS and Mazak equipment, as well as supporting rotary draw tube-bending operations as needed.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed setup machinist with production-shop experience who can complete multiple setups per day, run first-article parts, inspect work to specification, and keep machines operating efficiently.

Position Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor CNC lathe machines, including HAAS and Mazak lathes.

• Complete approximately 2–5 machine setups per day based on production requirements.

• Set up and run first-article parts to verify dimensions, tolerances, surface finish, and conformance to blueprints and job requirements.

• Make machine adjustments, tool offsets, and program edits as needed to ensure parts meet quality specifications.

• Operate CNC machines for production after setups are completed.

• Load tooling, install workholding, set tools and offsets, change inserts, and verify proper machine operation.

• Work with live tooling and Y-axis CNC lathes.

• Support production using automated bar feeders, bar loaders, and related machine-loading equipment.

• Review and follow job travelers, work orders, setup instructions, blueprints, routing sheets, and other production documentation.

• Read and interpret part drawings, dimensions, tolerances, and inspection requirements.

• Perform first-piece, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, pin gauges, height gauges, and go/no-go gauges.

• Program, edit, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC programs at the machine control as needed.

• Identify and correct setup, tooling, program, material, or machine issues to minimize downtime, scrap, and rework.

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot rotary draw tube-bending equipment as production needs require.

• Select, install, and adjust applicable tube-bending tooling, including dies, mandrels, clamps, and fixtures.

• Maintain accurate setup, inspection, production, and downtime documentation.

• Perform routine machine care, including cleaning, lubrication, tool changes, chip removal, and reporting maintenance needs.

• Follow all safety policies, machine-safety procedures, PPE requirements, and housekeeping standards.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Work independently while communicating effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, engineering, and production team members.

Responsible for setting-up films for production. This includes cross-checking films with schedule requirements, setting-up film according to schedule needs and maintaining an inventory of film rolls. Functions as a back-up to production when needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Pulls and stages films from cold storage set-up area.

2. Verifies daily coater machine production.

3. Maintains a running balance of all film produced and consumed daily.

4. Supports daily production schedules and sets-up film accordingly.

5. Reports any machine abnormalities or breakdowns to the Group Leader, Lead Operator or Supervisor.

6. Conducts monthly cycle counts. Assists with conducting physical inventories.

7. Follows safety rules and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

8. Exhibits exemplary conduct at all times in dealing with other Newport employees and any outside contacts. Contributes to a healthy, positive, and safe environment. Promotes self as a team member.

9. May be assigned, and be expected to perform to acceptable standards, any relevant related duties as required by management.

10. Completes duties and responsibilities in accordance with applicable safety, quality, performance standards, and requirements.

Position Summary:
The Production Expeditor ensures timely and efficient production flow, coordinating materials, assemblies, and documentation to meet manufacturing schedules. The role requires close collaboration with Production Control, Customer Service, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to resolve any discrepancies and maintain smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure production schedules are met for assigned product lines

• Coordinate the flow of materials, assemblies, and documentation through manufacturing, reporting status to Production Control, Expeditors, and Customer Service

• Verify and requisition inventory/materials required for finished products

• Release and monitor work orders, ensuring timely completion to meet shipping deadlines

• Organize production documentation: drawings, data sheets, shortage sheets, WIP locations, and priorities

• Act as a liaison across departments to resolve manufacturing discrepancies

• Track and move work orders and products throughout the production floor

• Arrange in-plant transfer of materials and transport between departments

• Report material changes, substitutions, and shortages

• Maintain organized racks and WIP, supporting daily production meetings and backlog reviews

• Contribute to 5S standards, keeping work areas clean and orderly

• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks as needed

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Processing Technician to support manufacturing operations involving Prepreg and Adhesive products. This role is responsible for assisting with equipment setup, operation, clean-down, material handling, and process support while helping the team meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate industrial mixing and converting equipment used in the manufacturing process.

• Assist with equipment setup, operation, and clean-down according to defined standards and work instructions.

• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices in the manufacturing environment.

• Support quality standards by following operating procedures and accurately recording process data.

• Capture and maintain accurate data from heat cleaning furnaces, kilns, and presses.

• Ensure ceramic fabric rolls are properly heat cleaned and tested prior to production coating.

• Support layup, sheeting, converting, pressing, sintering, and CNC/laser processing of materials as required.

• Maintain and organize storage areas, including temperature-controlled material storage.

• Communicate quality issues, defects, or production concerns to the Lead Operator, Supervisor, or Manager in a timely manner.

• Support continuous improvement efforts and assist with additional production tasks as assigned.

Available Shifts & Pay:

• 3rd Shift: $19.00/hour ($17.50 base + $1.50 shift differential) - 11:25 pm - 7:30 am

Job Summary:
TeamQuest Staffing is hiring Assemblers to support the assembly of pultruded components in the Production WIP Assembly area. This role may also assist with final assembly and packaging of finished products and requires a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate secondary machinery and equipment used in the assembly process.

• Read and follow assembly instructions, work processes, and operating guidelines.

• Inspect products throughout each stage of the process for defects and complete rework as needed to meet quality standards.

• Read and interpret engineering specification drawings related to the assembly process.

• Assist with removing product, machine attachments, and waste materials from equipment.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.

• Report problems, discrepancies, and production concerns to the Process Technician or Supervisor in a timely manner.

• Support multiple WIP assembly operations and assist in final packaging or other areas as needed.

• Maintain efficiency and support department productivity goals.

• Follow all safety procedures, wear PPE as required, and attend safety meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Mechanical Assembler – (1st Shift)

Location: Santa Ana, CA
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–2:30 PM; Saturday overtime (5:00 AM–11:00 AM)

Openings: 2 total positions 

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable and detail-oriented Mechanical Assemblers to join our production team. This position involves assembling pump components and related equipment according to specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, enjoys hands-on work, and maintains high attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble cryogenic pump components and perform other related production tasks as assigned.

• Fit, align, and adjust all components (including bearings and seals) to close tolerances; document clearances for engineering review.

• Verify work to ensure conformance with specifications, blueprints, and standard operating procedures.

• Perform troubleshooting, rework, and assist in failure analysis when required.

• Maintain tools, workstations, and equipment per 5S principles.

• Follow all company Quality, Safety, and Engineering standards.

• Consistently meet production and customer delivery schedules (target: 80%+ on-time).

• Disassemble and inspect used pumps for wear, damage, or operational failure causes.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and report necessary repairs.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Test Lab (MTL) Technician is responsible for inspecting finished products, performing quality control testing, and preparing samples for shipment. This role ensures compliance with company quality standards, safety policies, and testing specifications.

Schedule

• Full-time, 3rd Shift

• Monday–Friday, Start Time: 10:30 pm

• Schedule may vary based on business needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and understand laboratory test equipment

• Perform mechanical testing according to established specifications and standards

• Maintain accurate, clear, and organized test records

• Prepare and process samples for shipment to customers

• Operate cutting machines and high-temperature equipment (training provided)

• Assist with lay-up, curing, cutting, and testing processes

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in accordance with company standards

• Follow all health and safety policies and safe work practices

• Ensure compliance with all Quality System requirements

• Coordinate testing schedules with supervisors and communicate resource needs

• Collaborate with lab team members and support departmental goals

• Adhere to all established lab rules and procedures

We are seeking a detail-oriented Composite Lab Technician to support composite materials processing, testing, and product-development activities. This full-time role works closely with the Technical/R&D team to process and characterize composite materials, maintain accurate test records, and support quality, safety, and laboratory standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on laboratory, manufacturing, production-shop, or composites experience; strong attention to detail; and the ability to work safely with lab and processing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform composite materials processing activities, including layup, kitting, bagging, curing, and machining.

• Safely operate laboratory and composite-processing equipment, such as autoclaves, vacuum ovens, furnaces, analytical instruments, mechanical testing equipment, and machining equipment.

• Conduct lab-scale resin mixing and coating trials while maintaining complete and accurate records.

• Perform physical, mechanical, and analytical testing according to established specifications, standards, and procedures.

• Maintain clear, concise, and accurate testing documentation and ensure testing equipment meets applicable business and quality requirements.

• Work with supervisors to maintain an organized work schedule and communicate resource needs to affected departments.

• Provide feedback on laboratory processes, work instructions, and documentation.

• Collaborate effectively with other laboratory employees and support business needs as assigned by supervision.

• Follow all laboratory rules, company policies, quality-system requirements, and health and safety procedures.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work area on a daily basis.

• Support ongoing quality control and product-integrity requirements.

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented QC Inspector to support quality-control activities in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for inspecting adhesive, woven, and unitape products; verifying production documentation and machine setups; identifying nonconforming material; and maintaining accurate quality records.

Important schedule requirement: This position will train on 1st shift for the first month. After training is completed, the employee will transition to the regular 2nd-shift schedule of approximately 12:00 PM–8:00 PM. Start and end times may vary by approximately one hour based on production needs. Candidates must have flexibility to work either shift during training, as needed, and to work overtime.

Pay: $21.50

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) practices.

• Review and verify work orders against applicable Statements of Requirements (SORs) for adhesive, woven, and unitape products.

• Verify and approve machine setups for unitape, Coater 4, Coater 7, and laminator equipment.

• Inspect in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with Product Control Cards (PCCs), Manufacturing Specification Cards (MSCs), customer requirements, and internal quality standards.

• Identify, inspect, flag, and communicate defective or nonconforming material.

• Complete inspection defect logs and other required quality documentation accurately and on time.

• Prepare Discrepant Material Reports (DMRs) for nonconforming products and report quality concerns to the appropriate personnel.

• Perform washout testing for Fiber Area Weight (FAW) and resin content in the in-process laboratory to support unitape operations.

• Conduct viscosity testing on mixed resin samples.

• Verify resin-mix work orders against approved recipes and production schedules.

• Maintain internal retention samples for potential customer complaints, investigations, or quality review.

• Perform calculations related to resin content percentage, fiber area weight, and other material-quality measurements.

• Support compliance with AS9100 quality-system requirements and customer specifications, including defense-related customer requirements.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Communicate quality issues, inspection results, and documentation needs clearly to production, quality, laboratory, and supervisory personnel.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

We are hiring reliable, detail-oriented Laboratory Technicians to support product testing, color evaluation, and general laboratory operations. This is an entry-level opportunity with training provided for qualified candidates who demonstrate strong attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to accurately distinguish color variations.

Candidates must be available to interview and complete a color-perception assessment, including the Munsell Color Test, as part of the hiring process.

Pay: $18.50 per hour
Shifts Available: 2nd shift
Overtime: Weekend overtime may be required based on business needs.

Position Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations and product-testing activities as assigned.

• Assist with color evaluation, color matching, and visual inspection of materials or finished products.

• Follow established laboratory procedures, work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Accurately record observations, test results, and other required documentation.

• Use basic math skills to complete job-related measurements, calculations, and data-entry tasks.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory work area.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding work status, test results, or quality concerns.

• Assist with additional laboratory, production-support, or quality-related duties as assigned.

• Work overtime, including weekends, when required to support production and operational needs.