Production Technician
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Machine Operator
About Taurus Engineering
Taurus Engineering provides custom-engineered artificial lift equipment and solutions to the oil and gas industry, serving customers from Southern California to major markets around the world. Built on responsive customer service, technical expertise, and rigorous quality standards, we combine engineering, specialized manufacturing, and comprehensive testing to meet our customers’ needs. Our team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable products that exceed customer expectations.
About the role
The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for assembling products safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards. This role focuses on mechanical assembly utilizing basic hand tools, tooling, molds, complex machines, shop instructions, assembly drawings, and tooling drawings.
This position requires following standard work, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and contributing to consistent, high-quality output.
What you’ll do
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assemble products and subassemblies using basic hand and/or power tools, tooling, molds, and complex machines according to assembly drawings and work instructions
- Operate an injection molding press
- Operate heating and cooling machines
- Operate sandblasters
- Cut specific lengths of various types of cable and perform strip backs that may include the removal of jacketing, armor, semiconductor, lead, rubber or plastic sheathing, cardboard, plastic, or rubber filler, and insulation
- Proper use, safety protocols, and storage of chemicals that pertain to the specific department
- Identify and report any issues with parts, tools, molds, machines, or instructions to the Manufacturing Production Supervisors
- Read and follow assembly drawings, bill of materials, and production travelers that contain shop instructions for production
- Accurately complete production documentation and maintain required records
- Perform basic quality checks to ensure parts are assembled correctly and meet visual and functional requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Follow all safety procedures and participate in daily safety meetings
- Support team members and assist in other production tasks as needed
Qu
alifications
Qualification Requirements:
- Ability to read and follow mechanical instructions/drawings
- Manufacturing environment experience
- Able to stand for long periods of times
- May frequently be required to lift and/or move items above 50lbs.
- May need to use a respirator, dust mask, face shield, or earplugs when performing certain tasks
- Will be required to clean work areas daily before shift ends
- Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to high heat
- May require occasional overtime (starting early, staying late, working weekends)
Preferred Experience:
- 1-2 years’ prior manufacturing experience .
About Taurus Engineering
Taurus Engineering provides custom-engineered artificial lift equipment and solutions to the oil and gas industry, serving customers from Southern California to major markets around the world. Built on responsive customer service, technical expertise, and rigorous quality standards, we combine engineering, specialized manufacturing, and comprehensive testing to meet our customers’ needs. Our team is committed to continuous improvement and delivering reliable products that exceed customer expectations.
About the role
The Manufacturing Production Technician is responsible for assembling products safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established work instructions and quality standards. This role focuses on mechanical assembly utilizing basic hand tools, tooling, molds, complex machines, shop instructions, assembly…
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