Manufacturing Tech
Company: Insight Global
Location: Burlingame
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Manufacturing Technician Pay
Rate - $29/hr Current shift is 8 – 5 M-Fri. In May, will be moving
to 3 on 4 off, 4 on 3 off (12hr shifts) Attached are our 4 most
recent starts. There are 2 profiles we can explore – 1 (Matt &
Gabe) – recent grads in Engineering, looking for experience and are
interested in the space. 2 (Jesus) – has been in Assembly or
Production Technician roles before. Ideally, candidates need to
have experience with hands tools (soldering, etc.). Qualifications:
- Associate degree or technical certification in Manufacturing,
Mechanical, Electrical, or related field (or equivalent
experience). - 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
with exposure to engineering or process development. - Proven
ability to track, report, and act on production metrics (plan vs.
actual, yield, throughput). - Strong troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills with mechanical/electrical aptitude. -
Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for scheduling and reporting. -
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous
improvement methodologies is a plus. Job Description: The
Manufacturing Technician is a versatile role responsible for
executing daily production activities while partnering closely with
engineering to improve processes, quality, and efficiency. This
role is directly accountable for meeting production schedules,
ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement to
align actual output with demand requirements across NPI and
Production Builds. Key Responsibilities: Production Execution &
Accountability: - Meet daily/weekly production plan targets and
track actual performance against plan. - Ensure production output
meets demand schedules, both in volume and timing. - Take ownership
of first-pass yield, scrap, and rework rates to maintain quality
performance. Quality & Compliance - Conduct in-process and final
inspections to verify product quality against specifications. -
Escalate and help resolve quality issues, driving corrective and
preventive actions. - Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and
documentation standards. Engineering & Process Support: - Provide
structured feedback to engineering teams on design, assembly
methods, and process performance. - Support NPIs, pilot builds, and
process validation activities. - Assist in executing Engineering
Change Orders (ECOs) and updating documentation as processes
evolve. - Collect and analyze production data to support root cause
investigations.
Keywords: Insight Global, Cupertino , Manufacturing Tech, Engineering , Burlingame, California
