Catheter Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Catheter Assembly Technician – New Product Development (Second Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on building complex catheter assemblies and sub-assemblies in a cleanroom environment, supporting new product development activities. You will interpret work instructions and production drawings, perform detailed assembly work under a microscope, and complete full catheter builds from start to finish. The position requires a high level of precision, strong documentation skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with technicians on new product builds.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow detailed work instructions and production drawings to build catheter assemblies, sub-assemblies, and full catheter builds.
• Assemble catheters and related components in a cleanroom environment, ensuring adherence to medical device quality standards.
• Perform microscope-based assembly tasks, working with very small components that require high levels of dexterity and attention to detail.
• Use small hand tools to complete catheter and guidewire assemblies and other sub-assemblies as required.
• Conduct visual inspections of assemblies to verify quality, identify defects, and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Document work accurately in travelers, Quality Management Systems (QMS), or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Perform final packaging of catheter assemblies, ensuring products are properly labeled, packaged, and prepared for downstream processes.
• Collaborate directly with technicians and other team members in a new product development environment to support new build products.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace within the cleanroom, following all cleanliness, safety, and contamination control procedures.
• Follow all company procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements related to medical device assembly.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, technicians, and peers to report progress, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate patience, diligence, and consistency when working with very small parts and detailed assembly steps.

Essential Skills

• 3–6+ years of catheter building and assembly experience in the medical device industry.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting work orders and production drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to follow instructions and document work accurately.
• Experience documenting work in travelers, Quality Management Systems (QMS), or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• High level of hand dexterity with the ability to work with very small components, including those assembled under a microscope.
• Demonstrated patience and diligence when performing detailed and repetitive assembly tasks.
• Comfort and experience working in a cleanroom environment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience assembling catheters, guidewires, and related medical device sub-assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with microscope assembly work in a cleanroom setting.
• Proficiency using small hand tools for precision medical device assembly.
• Prior involvement in new product development or prototype builds within the medical device industry.
• Familiarity with device assembly documentation practices and packaging requirements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a rapidly growing organization that has more than doubled in size over the last five years, offering stability and long-term career potential. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including group medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, and company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage. Employees can also access a wide range of voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and an employee assistance program. The organization supports work-life balance through accrued paid time off, floating holidays, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. A 401(k) plan with a 3% Safe Harbor contribution on eligible earnings helps you invest in your future. Benefits and incentive compensation are subject to standard eligibility and participation requirements, providing a structured and transparent total rewards program.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, state-of-the-art facility with a dedicated cleanroom environment for medical device assembly. You will work extensively under a microscope and with small hand tools to assemble catheter and guidewire products, following strict cleanliness and quality standards. The facility offers a modern break room and a collaborative atmosphere, with frequent events such as lunches, cultural-themed meals, barbecues, and other gatherings that bring employees together and foster a strong sense of community. This is a second-shift position with hours from Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The schedule includes a 30-minute paid break, a 30-minute unpaid lunch, and a 15-minute paid break, providing structured time for rest during the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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.

Company Description

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.