Production Technician (Graveyard)

Diamond Foundry · Bay Area, CA

Level: Technician
Team: Production
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 30+ days ago

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A technician-level production role at Diamond Foundry (industrial) in Bay Area, CA. Teamwork & Continuous Improvement: Collaborating with team members, following instructions, and participating in initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.

Tools it names: Casting

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Technician roles in California: typical posted base $59k–$78k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 129 manufacturing technician openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 68 other live production postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 75%
Lean 57%
EHS / safety 25%
Root cause 25%
5S 20%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Diamond Foundry in Bay Area

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Responsibilities

◆Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operating machinery, performing basic troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment according to safety and procedural guidelines.
◆Assembly & Quality Control: Assembling products to specifications, conducting quality checks, and documenting production data.
◆Material Handling & Workplace Organization: Safely moving materials, maintaining a clean workspace, and adhering to safety protocols.
◆Documentation & Data Entry: Accurately recording production data, utilizing computer systems for tracking, and maintaining logs.
◆Teamwork & Continuous Improvement: Collaborating with team members, following instructions, and participating in initiatives to improve efficiency and quality.

Requirements

✓Possessing prior experience in a manufacturing setting, with technical or vocational training being a plus.
✓Demonstrating the ability to operate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and interpret technical documents
✓Exhibiting strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality standards, and the ability to perform inspections.
✓Being able to lift heavy objects, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining a safe work environment.
✓Possessing basic computer proficiency, including data entry and software navigation, along with effective communication and teamwork skills.

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Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Production Technicians to join our growing team in our Warm Springs location. As a Production Technician, you will play a crucial role in the efficient and accurate manufacturing of our diamond wafers. You will be responsible for operating production equipment, performing quality checks, and ensuring adherence to safety and production standards. This role requires a hands-on approach, computer literacy, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to producing high-quality products. Any of the following titles may be given at the time of hire: Production Technician, Laser Technician, TDL Technician or Surface Finishing Technician.

This role will work Graveyard for our Thursday-Saturday alt. every other Wednesday shift Graveyard shift is 6:00pm-6:00am. This shift will earn a 12.5% shift differential.