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Posted 06 August, 2026

Skilled Trade Opportunities

AppleOne
Santa Ana, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are hiring for multiple Skilled Trade Opportunities with a precision metal fabrication and contract manufacturing organization in Santa Ana, CA. These direct hire openings support the production of metal parts, enclosures, cabinets, racks, and assemblies for OEM customers across aerospace, defense, power infrastructure, renewable energy, data centers, medical equipment, electronics, telecommunications, and industrial manufacturing.

Available opportunities may include Brake Operator, Welding Operator, Deburr/Shake Out, Grinding, Hardware, Masker, Laser Operator, Paint, QC/Tooling Cage, and Silkscreen roles. This is a strong opportunity for skilled manufacturing professionals who have recent hands-on experience and are ready to contribute immediately in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

The work environment is best suited for dependable, detail-oriented tradespeople who take pride in precision work, teamwork, and meeting production goals. Candidates can expect a structured production setting with steady work, experienced leadership, and opportunities to build long-term stability in a high-demand skilled trade field.

Key Responsibilities
- Operate or support assigned fabrication, machining, finishing, inspection, or production equipment based on department needs.
- Read and follow work instructions, production travelers, drawings, and quality requirements to complete assigned work accurately.
- Perform hands-on tasks such as braking, welding, deburring, grinding, masking, laser operation, painting, hardware installation, tooling support, silkscreen, or quality control duties.
- Inspect parts and assemblies for workmanship, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and compliance with customer specifications.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following shop safety procedures and production standards.
- Work independently to meet daily production goals while supporting team members and communicating issues to supervisors.

Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $45,760 to $74,500 per year.
- Location: Santa Ana, CA.
- Schedule: 1st shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Overtime may be required, including starting at 4:00 AM, staying later, and working Saturdays.
- Multiple openings available.



Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf

The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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