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Entry Level Cleanroom Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift Openings - No Experience Required

1st Shift - $19 per hour - Monday - Thursday Schedule 4am-2:30pm + OT

2nd Shift - $19.76 per hour - Monday-Thursday Schedule 3pm-1:30am + OT

Job Description

Join our team as a Cleanroom Production Operator in the cartridge department. You will play a critical role in assembling cartridges, working on a manufacturing line, and collaborating with a team to complete assemblies. Your responsibilities will include monitoring semi-automated manufacturing processes, working within various lines such as inspections, running automated machines, sub-assembly/welding, and testing. You will review batch records and ensure documentation accuracy, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble cartridges in the cleanroom.
• Work on a manufacturing line with a team to complete assemblies.
• Monitor semi-automated manufacturing processes.
• Engage in inspections, running automated machines, sub-assembly/welding, and testing.
• Review batch records and monitor documentation for accuracy.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) from any industry.
• Ability to work on computers, as all training and documentation is computer-based.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Flexible attitude towards work and willingness to be cross-trained in different departments.
• Mechanical assembly skills, particularly in medical devices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment is highly desirable.
• Good work ethic.
• Trainable and a team player.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Why Work Here?

Experience a great team culture where everyone cares about each other. Despite being part of a large company, this team operates like a family. Respect is a core value, and every team member is treated with dignity, whether they are full-time employees or agency contractors.

Work Environment

The work takes place in the cartridge department, with potential flexibility to move to other departments as needed. The ISO Class 8 Cleanroom requires specific dress code adherence: cleanroom PPE including hair cover, lab coat or gown, gloves, and strict hygiene standards. Employees must be flexible with work location and overtime, as the company expects to be very busy for the next 15 months. Shifts include early morning and afternoon options, with AWS scheduling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.76/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.