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CNC Machinist 822923
Irvine, CA, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 9/2/25
  • END DATE: 9/26/25
  • PAY RATE: $30.0 /HR

 

Job Title: CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist Urgently Hiring

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist for a temp-to-hire opportunity with our client, an Optical manufacturer located in Irvine, CA! The CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist is responsible to operate and program computer-controlled machines (CNC mills and lathes) to create precise parts and components. As a CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist, you will be responsible for:
  • Setting up, operating, and maintaining CNC milling and lathe machines.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings to program the machines.
  • Choosing the correct cutting tools, speeds, and feeds for specific materials and parts.
  • Inspecting finished parts for accuracy and quality, making necessary adjustments.
  • Diagnosing and resolving machine issues and production problems. 
  • Assisting the ship manager with reviewing and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiencies and reduce scrap

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

  • Minimum 5 years CNC Mill and setup experience
  • Minimum 5 years CNC lathe and setup experience
  • 3-5 years of current programming experience preferred in milling and lathe using any software (Fusion 360 is a plus)
  • Able to work weekday, overtime and Saturdays as needed
  • Experience working with tight tolerances (=/- .001)
  • Ability to take ownership, work independently and as a team member
  • Ability to inspect work for dimensional accuracies and maintain quality standards
  • Able to use inspection tools (Depth gauge, Drop gauge, Micrometers, Calipers Etc...)
  • Excellent communicating skills, both written and verbal
  • Positive attitude and professional work ethic and have reliable transportation
  • Physical ability to stand and run machinery for individual jobs as well as production as needed.

Benefits:
  • Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period
  • Benefits offered by the employer once hired permanently
  • Ask us about our Referral Bonus Program to earn extra cash. 

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this role in Irvine, CA—or contact us to learn more today!

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Supply Assurance Supervisor 825340
IRVINE, CA, CA, United States
DIRECT HIRE
  • SALARY: $$94100 - $129400 per year
  • TERMS: direct hire
  • START DATE: 8/18/25

Job Title: Purchasing Supervisor- Urgently Hiring 

Pay: $94,100 - $129,400 Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a Purchasing Supervisor for a direct hire opportunity with our client, a leader in global life sciences located in Irvine, CA! The Supply Assurance Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of Supply Assurance Buyers to ensure the effective management of key suppliers and to drive improvements in delivery performance, product quality, and vendor relationships. This role is pivotal in overseeing supplier audits, vendor performance reviews, and ensuring proactive measures are in place to resolve issues related to product quality and supply chain efficiency. As the Supply Assurance Supervisor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance (QA) and Inventory Planning, to ensure optimal inventory management and timely procurement.  As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
  • Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Supply Assurance Buyers. Provide clear direction, guidance, and support in their day-to-day activities. Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
  • Supplier Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of materials and products.  Work with suppliers to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement in delivery performance and product quality.
  • Supplier Audits & Performance Reviews: Lead supplier audits, vendor performance evaluations, and issue corrective action plans. Present results and key performance metrics in the Quarterly Quality Management Review (QQMR) to stakeholders.
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to investigate product quality failures, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and improve product performance.
  • Inventory & Spare Parts Management: Review and analyze data from Inventory Planning to provide recommendations on spare parts ordering, ensuring optimal inventory levels and minimizing stockouts.
  • Procurement & Purchasing: Expedite and issue purchase orders, ensuring that procurement activities are carried out efficiently and in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Reporting & Data Analysis: Compile and analyze supply chain data, providing insights on performance trends and areas for improvement. Use advanced critical thinking skills to recommend and implement data-driven solutions.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Communicate effectively with internal teams, such as Engineering, QA, and Inventory Planning, to ensure that supply chain activities are aligned with broader business objectives. Act as a confident negotiator in supplier discussions, ensuring the company’s interests are well represented.
  • Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements in all supply assurance activities.

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or a related field. Experience in expediting and issuing purchase orders is essential.
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred.
  • Advanced knowledge of purchasing/materials management principles and best practices.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
  • Expertise in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access) at an advanced level.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and confidently.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively.
  • Confident negotiator with the ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve disputes.
  • Experience in a manufacturing or technical industry is a plus.
  • Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and inventory management software.  SAP Preferred.
  • Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram).
  • Occasional travel may be required for supplier visits, audits, and meetings.

Benefits:

  • Competitive medical plans, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave
  • Retirement plan: 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits
  • Paid time off

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Supply Assurance Supervisor role in Irvine, CA—or contact us to learn more!

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Production Operator | $19.00 hourly! | Urgently hiring! | 827024
Irvine, CA, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 8/12/25
  • END DATE: 12/12/25
  • PAY RATE: $19.0 /HR

Job Title: 1st Shift Production Operator (Immediate Need)

1st Shift Production Operator Pay Range: $19.00 1st Shift Production Operator Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday 1st Shift Production Operator Start Date: ASAP We are currently hiring a 1st Shift Production Operator for a life science and diagnostics company in Irvine!  1st Shift Production Operator Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily routine tasks: receives, stores, picks, packs, ships and/or distributes materials while performing real-time transactions in SAP ERP system.
  • Weighs/dispenses chemicals to manufacturing team based on system demand signals. Performs cycle counts and other inventory transactions.
  • Verifies goods received against documentation. Performs initial quality check on incoming product.
  • Maintains shipping and receiving materials by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
  • Utilizes motorized and non-motorized equipment to move materials, parts, supplies and equipment as instructed.

The 1st Shift Production Operator Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Ability to use a computer and ERP systems, Preferably SAP
  • Ability to lift up to 45lbs
  • Strong attendance and Punctual

If you believe you are a qualified candidate for our 1st Shift Production Operator role, please click apply below to apply on our website!

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Production Planner | Urgently hiring! | 827341
Irvine, CA, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 8/18/25
  • END DATE: 12/31/25
  • PAY RATE: $36.0 /HR

Job Title: Production Planner- Urgently Hiring 

Pay: $33.00-$36.00 hourly Schedule: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday-Friday- 100% onsite position Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a Production Planner for a contract opportunity with our client, a leader in global life sciences! The Production Planner will focus on coordinating and optimizing packaging production schedules to ensure execution of the production plan based on Global Planning inputs. The Production Planner role involves analyzing demand, managing inventory levels and working closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiently.  

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for:

  • Maintains and establishes production schedules (ERP system or manual Kanban) with input from key departments (production, purchasing, quality control, marketing, supply planning).

  • Ensures optimal production flow through finite scheduling, data analysis, and resolving routine issues.

  • Generates and analyzes data, running reports and offering scheduling recommendations.

  • Using SAP MRP/scheduling tools, the planner will monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, inventory, capacity, yields, scrap, and product life cycles.

  • Resolves production schedule messages and issues raised by production personnel.

  • Handles routine to moderate scheduling tasks with limited scope and complexity.

  • Seeks supervisor guidance for non-routine issues.

  • Follows established processes, work instructions, and policies.

  • Reviews work for accuracy and completeness.

  • Develops reports and tools to improve workflow and efficiency.

The ideal candidate for this role will have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Product Supply Management, or related field.

  • APICS CPIM certification is a plus.

  • 2+ years of experience with ERP systems or in a Lean Manufacturing environment.

  • Preferred experience in general production planning/scheduling.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate issues.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now for this Production Planner—or contact us to learn more!

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Senior Account Manager| Urgently hiring!| $80K-$100K | 827887
Riverside, CA, United States
DIRECT HIRE
  • SALARY: $$80000 - $100000 per year
  • TERMS: direct hire
  • START DATE: 8/18/25

Job Title: Senior Account Manager (Immediate Need)

Pay Range: $80,000 -$100,000 Work Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday  Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a Senior Account Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client, a leader in surety bonds located in Riverside, CA! The Senior Account Manager role we are looking to fill is to underwrite new appeal bond opportunities we receive from our clients which includes taking incoming calls, evaluating the client’s situation such as the size of judgment and financial resources, coming up with options for obtaining the bond based on the factors involved, and negotiating terms with our surety companies. The Senior Account Manager position requirements: Skills: Attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, planning ahead and anticipating customer needs, follow through, organization, excellent communication, the ability to make independent judgements on the credit worthiness of customers, problem solving, creativity in finding solutions, negotiation skills to represent the customer and surety, and relationship building.  Effort: The position can be fast paced at times during high-volume periods, requires juggling multiple tasks and meeting important deadlines. It requires the ability to stay calm under pressure, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines. Using judgment to prioritize items and to know when to ask for assistance from team members to meet deadlines is critical. The ability to focus on in-depth analysis and switch back and forth between fast paced and more methodical work is key.  Responsibility: The most important aspect of the Senior Account Manager’s role is to retain and strengthen the customer relationship through serving their needs while making prudent underwriting decisions to help the sureties manage risk successfully. Working Condition: This position is not remote and will be 100% onsite. The work hours are  generally 8am to 5pm, but there are times where longer hours are required to meet a customer’s needs. There are meetings during and after normal business hours, occasional travel to customers typically in Southern California, and associations event participation.  #HSIR

3rd Shift Production Operator | Urgently hiring !| $19.00 hourly! 827873
Irvine, CA, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 8/11/25
  • END DATE: 9/30/25
  • PAY RATE: $19.0 /HR

Job Title: 3rd Shift Production Operator (Immediate Need)

3rd Shift Production Operator Pay Rate: $19.00 3rd Shift Production Operators Schedule: 10:00PM-7:00AM, Sunday-Thursday 3rd Shift Production Operator  Start Date: ASAP We are seeking a Production Operator for a  contract opportunity with our client, a leading life sciences organization in Irvine, CA! This position is for an experienced Production Operator on 3rd shift who will work in the Fill/Cap/Label/Freeze Dry department to support manufacturing of bottled products in compliance with established GMP processes and procedures. The 3rd Shift Production Operator job responsibilities:
  • Performs delivery of Semi-Finished Goods to Warehousing using carts or pallet trucks when applicable.
  • Performs in-process and final quality inspection of components/product.
  • Follow procedures and work instructions to execute production tasks.
  • Complete required documentation in an accurate and timely manner following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Complete inventory and quality transaction in SAP Inventory System

The 3rd Shift Production Operator requirements:

  • High school level or equivalent.
  • Basic understanding/familiarity with large scale manufacturing equipment 
  • This position is for a third-shift production operator Sunday-Thursday (Hours: 10:00 pm to 7:00pm)

Production Operator | $19.00 hourly! | Urgently hiring! | 828004
Fort Worth, TX, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 8/11/25
  • END DATE: 12/12/25
  • PAY RATE: $19.0 /HR

Job Title: 1st Shift Production Operator (Immediate Need)

1st Shift Production Operator Pay Range: $19.00 1st Shift Production Operator Schedule: 6:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday 1st Shift Production Operator Start Date: ASAP We are currently hiring a 1st Shift Production Operator for a life science and diagnostics company in Irvine!  1st Shift Production Operator Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Performs daily routine tasks: receives, stores, picks, packs, ships and/or distributes materials while performing real-time transactions in SAP ERP system.
  • Weighs/dispenses chemicals to manufacturing team based on system demand signals. Performs cycle counts and other inventory transactions.
  • Verifies goods received against documentation. Performs initial quality check on incoming product.
  • Maintains shipping and receiving materials by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
  • Utilizes motorized and non-motorized equipment to move materials, parts, supplies and equipment as instructed.

The 1st Shift Production Operator Qualifications:

  • High school Diploma
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Ability to use a computer and ERP systems, Preferably SAP
  • Ability to lift up to 45lbs
  • Strong attendance and Punctual

If you believe you are a qualified candidate for our 1st Shift Production Operator role, please click apply below to apply on our website!

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Receptionist | $20.00-$22.00 hourly! | Urgently hiring! 828159
Santa Ana, CA, United States
TEMP
  • TERMS: temp
  • START DATE: 8/25/25
  • END DATE: 12/26/25
  • PAY RATE: $21.0 /HR

Job Title: Receptionist  (Immediate Need)

Receptionist  Pay Rate: $22.00

Receptionist Schedule: 7:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

Receptionist Start Date: ASAP

Helpmates is seeking a friendly, organized Receptionist for our client, a general contractor in Irvine, Ca for a 3 month contract. The Receptionist will be responsible to greet and direct visitors, answer and forward telephone calls through a console switchboard, maintain the front office area, and handle other general office duties!

The Receptionist responsibilities:

  • Follow all Front Desk/Switchboard Procedures

  • Receive, greet and direct visitors

  • Operate console switchboard: answer incoming calls; forward calls to party; place outgoing calls

  • Take messages; when necessary, notify employees (by phone) that visitors have arrived

  • Train and orient new relief receptionist(s) on telephone system and front desk procedures

  • Receive packages, letters, deliveries and sort

  • Maintain central file of reception area procedures and essential telephone lists

  • Follow safety procedures as instructed

  • Maintain professional appearance of front desk and reception area

  • Open and/or close office at beginning and end of each work day

  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction, such as assisting other departments with filing and mailing

The Receptionist requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • One to two years of administrative or clerical experience

  • Bilingual Spanish a plus

  • Proficient written and verbal English language skills

  • Ability to keyboard 40 wpm

  • Computer skills, as needed

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Reliability, dependability, flexibility

  • Excellent attendance and punctuality

If you believe you are a qualified candidate for our Receptionist role, please click apply below to apply on our website! 

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