Production Operator

Job Description

About Unigen

Unigen is a global technology company providing innovative electronics manufacturing and product solutions to customers across diverse industries. With decades of industry experience and operations in key global markets, we combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and responsive customer service to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions—from product development through production and fulfillment.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is based in Newark, California and is onsite.

Benefits

Unigen offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid holidays; and professional development opportunities. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Job Title: Production Operator I

Job Function: Production

Job Overview:

Production Operator 1 sets up and operates production machines and equipment. Reports to Production Supervisor and is located in Newark, CA.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the overall operation of the assigned production line/unit

Offline feeder setup, tear down and component recognition

SMT machine operating

AOI machine operating and QC

PCBA general rework

PCBA trace, BGA pad rework

Handload, mechanical assembly

Handload, wave soldering machine operating, washer operating

AXI machine operating and QC

SRT machine operating

Routing/depanelization/Press Fit

ICT testing

FCT testing

Burn in

Box build

HiPot

Hynix Test

Hynix QC

Hynix operations exclude Hynix Test and QC

2. Execute written/verbal instructions given by supervisor and monitor efficiency and quality of assigned routine tasks.

Read and follow work instructions and visual aids

Check and inspect task results against predetermined standards,

Identify, communicate, and escalate production issues and problems

Key Tools and Technology:

Semi-automatic and automatic assembly equipment and tools (SMT, AOI, AXI, press fit, washing machine, tester, MPM/dek printer, reflow oven, stencil, feeder support pins and other equipment)

ESD equipment

Production documents: work instructions, product specifications, bill of material (BOM) and other documents

MS Office (Word, Excel)

ADP Workforce Now (Employee Self-Service Portal)

Required Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma is desired

2. Minimum 1 year work experience in manufacturing production environment

Work Context and Conditions:

1. Indoors, environmentally controlled and secured

2. Highly structured work environment

3. Daily use of telephone, email and face-to-face communication with Production team

4. Importance of being accurate regarding work instructions and production tasks and process

5. Moderate time pressure required to operate production equipment and enter data daily

6. Team work

7. Completer-finisher role

8. High security and safety standards

9. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds

10. Standing an eight-hour work shift with mandatory rest and lunch breaks

Full-time