About this role
Job Title: Machine Shop Helper / Assembly Assistant (Temporary to Hire)
Location: Irvine, CA
Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Day Shift | Consistent 40-hour work week)
Openings: 5 Immediate Openings
Start Your Career in Manufacturing & Machining
Looking for reliable full-time hours, hands-on experience, and a clear path toward a permanent role?
This precision machine shop in Irvine is seeking 5 dependable Shop Helpers to join the production team. Whether you already have experience around machinery or you're a hands-on worker looking to learn CNC operation and assembly from experienced machinists, this is a great opportunity to build long-term, high-demand technical skills.
What We Offer
Predictable Schedule: Set day shift hours (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch, with no late-night rotations.
Temporary to Hire Path: Real advancement potential to transition into a permanent full-time position with company benefits based upon work performance.
Hands-On Cross-Training: Learn the fundamentals of CNC machines, manual fabrication, and blueprint-guided assembly.
Collaborative Shop Environment: Work in a clean, safety-focused, and supportive facility.
What You’ll Do
Support Machine Operations: Assist skilled machinists in running and staging CNC and manual machinery.
Precision Assembly: Follow step-by-step assembly guides, manually fit hardware, align and cut conduit to exact specifications, and stage finished components.
Inventory & Staging: Retrieve raw stock and parts from the inventory room to keep workstations running smoothly.
Quality & Shop Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized work cell and shop floor to uphold strict safety standards.
General Labor: Tackle varied shop tasks and support team members across different production stages.
What You Bring
Experience: 1+ years of general labor, warehouse, or light manufacturing experience. (Prior exposure to machine shops or CNC tools is a strong plus, but enthusiasm to learn matters most.)
Mechanical Aptitude: Strong hand-eye dexterity, fine motor skills, and comfort working with hand tools.
Basic Math Skills: Ability to read basic measurements (tape measure/caliper basics) and count parts accurately.
Reliability: Punctuality, a positive attitude, and the ability to follow written and spoken work instructions.
Physical Capability: Ability to stand throughout the shift, perform repetitive assembly tasks, and comfortably lift/carry up to 40 lbs.