Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Technician I / Production Associate

Job Description

This role works in a clean room manufacturing environment assembling medical devices using hand tools, fixtures, and basic equipment. You follow detailed written work instructions, maintain strict quality standards, and ensure products are assembled accurately and efficiently. You use your mechanical aptitude, strong hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail to perform repetitive tasks with precision and help the team meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical devices using hand tools, fixtures, and basic manufacturing equipment in a clean room environment.
• Follow written work instructions, procedures, and established quality standards to complete tasks accurately and consistently.
• Perform work in a clean room while adhering to all safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements, and company guidelines.
• Inspect small parts and assembled products visually, using corrective lenses if needed, to identify defects or quality issues.
• Report any product defects, equipment issues, or quality concerns promptly to supervisors or designated team leads.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling and storage of tools and materials.
• Handle small components with hands and fingers, ensuring careful and precise assembly of parts.
• Work at a fast manufacturing pace while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Meet or exceed daily production targets and contribute to overall team performance.
• Use general production and machine operation skills as needed to support manufacturing activities.
• Follow all clean room protocols, including required attire, hygiene practices, and contamination control procedures.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED, with the ability to provide a physical copy.
• Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts as required by the production schedule.
• Ability to work at a fast manufacturing pace while maintaining accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to handle small components with hands and fingers for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect small parts visually, using corrective lenses if needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written work instructions and procedures.
• Comfort working in a clean room environment and following strict safety and cleanliness standards.
• Reliability and consistency in performing repetitive tasks with precision.
• Willingness to wear required clean room attire, including a mask and hood that covers the face and hair, leaving only the eyes exposed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, general labor, or general manufacturing is beneficial.
• Experience in assembly work, especially involving small components, is an advantage.
• Experience operating forklifts or other material handling equipment is helpful.
• Exposure to clean room environments or medical device manufacturing is a plus, though not required.
• Familiarity with basic machine operation in a production setting is an asset.
• Good communication skills to effectively report production, equipment, or quality issues.
• Comfort working long shifts and weekend schedules as needed by the operation.
• Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precise assembly tasks.
• No prior GMP experience is required for this role.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a supportive culture that emphasizes internal growth and promotion from within, giving you clear opportunities to build a long-term career. You benefit from strong overall benefits and the stability of working for a highly regarded employer recognized among top workplaces. The company invests in building a positive team environment through ongoing culture activities and engagement initiatives. You work in an air-conditioned facility that supports comfort and focus throughout your shift.

Work Environment

This position is based in an air-conditioned clean room manufacturing facility. The standard schedule is a 1st shift, running from 5:23 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, totaling long shifts over a condensed workweek. You stand for extended periods and work at a consistent, fast manufacturing pace. All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, and you follow strict clean room protocols. This includes wearing a mask and hood that cover the face and hair, leaving only the eyes exposed, to maintain a controlled, contamination-free environment. You work with hand tools, fixtures, small components, and basic manufacturing equipment in a well-organized, safety-focused production area.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tempe, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $19.75 - $19.75/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 Tempe,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.