Production Lead 2nd Shift

Connect Staffing is hiring a Production Lead for an aluminum forging manufacturer in Santa Ana, CA. This is a temp-to-hire second-shift position paying $20–$25/hr, with approximately 8 hours of overtime per week. In this role, you will work alongside production employees on the floor — directing daily work activities, keeping production flow on schedule, and training new team members on tools, equipment, and processes. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday evenings into early morning, with Friday afternoons and occasional Saturdays. This client offers an exceptional permanent benefits package — including a fully company-paid ESOP retirement plan and life insurance — making this a strong long-term opportunity.

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 3:30 PM–2:00 AM; Fridays 1:30 PM–10:00 PM; Saturdays as needed

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Job Type: Temp-to-Hire

Primary workplace language(s): English / Spanish

Work Environment: Manufacturing Plant / Factory— metal and machine shop, very hot environment

Overtime: Weekly OT required (~8 hrs/wk)

Responsibilities

• Work as a hands-on lead on the production floor, directing employees in assigned work areas while continuing to perform your own production duties.
• Communicate regularly with co-workers, supervisors, and managers to report production status, equipment issues, and any safety incidents.
• Train new personnel on tools, equipment, and production processes; provide cross-training across job functions as needed.
• Support corrective action activities and assist during customer, internal, NADCAP, and AS9100 audits as requested.
• Report equipment defects, facility issues, and any accidents or injuries to the supervisor promptly.
• Keep work area clean and organized and help ensure the team meets production efficiency and output targets.

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aluminum forging, metalworking, or a related heavy manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with NADCAP or AS9100 quality system requirements and audit support.
• Experience supporting or participating in corrective action processes.
• Ability to communicate production status and work instructions clearly in both English and Spanish.
• Experience tracking production KPIs (key performance indicators) or output metrics.
• Demonstrated leadership or lead experience directing other employees on the production floor.
• Ability to read and interpret basic charts and graphs used in production tracking.
• You may be a great fit if you've held any of these titles: Production Lead, Manufacturing Lead, Line Lead, Production Supervisor, Shift Lead, Team Lead, Manufacturing Team Lead, Production Coordinator, Floor Lead, Assembly Lead.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Steel-toed boots required (employee-provided).
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (E-Verify).
• ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance required — must be a US Person as defined under ITAR.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Direct deposit / Paycard.
• Health and dental benefits available.
• Earn referral bonuses.
• CalSavers retirement program available.
• Additional benefits available upon permanent hire, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (100% company paid, covers employee, spouse, and dependent children), generous vacation time, 9 paid holidays, holiday shut down (Christmas through New Year's), sick time, annual bonus (based on company key results), 401k (company matches up to 4%), ESOP Employee Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (100% company paid), and tuition reimbursement.

After you apply, please check your email for a short screening questionnaire from us. Candidates who complete it promptly will be reviewed faster.

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