Cleanroom Technician

Job Title: Cleanroom Technician

Job Description

The Cleanroom Technician assembles precision components for medical devices, operates specialized micro laser equipment, and performs detailed inspection and measurement of parts in a controlled cleanroom environment. This role follows written, verbal, and drawing-based instructions to process components accurately, while maintaining high quality standards and completing required documentation for each job.

Responsibilities

• Assemble panels and components for medical devices by following detailed instructions in the form of drawings, written procedures, and verbal directions.
• Inspect parts for quality, defects, and conformance to specifications using visual inspection and measurement tools.
• Perform micro laser ablation, measurement, and inspection of arterial stents in accordance with established processes.
• Conduct micro laser etching of dental implant parts, ensuring accuracy and consistency of markings.
• Use microscopes and inspection tools to examine small and intricate parts for quality assurance.
• Operate manufacturing machines safely and efficiently to meet production and manufacturing output goals.
• Measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment, and record results accurately.
• Complete data entry tasks, including filling out job travelers, documenting process steps, and maintaining accurate production records.
• Prepare and complete certificates of conformance, sign off on job travelers, and create labels for finished parts.
• Follow cleanroom protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area.
• Collaborate with team members and support both volume manufacturing and R&D-related production activities.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and product quality.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing.
• Previous medical device manufacturing experience.
• Experience operating manufacturing machines and consistently achieving production output goals.
• Hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, and other measuring equipment to accurately measure parts.
• Exposure to quality processes and visual inspection of finished products.
• Ability to use inspection tools and microscopes for detailed part inspection.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and quality issues.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and drawing-based instructions accurately.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Basic data entry skills and ability to complete production documentation accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with micro laser ablation, particularly on arterial stents.
• Experience with micro laser etching of dental implant parts or similar small components.
• Background in quality assurance or inspection within a manufacturing or medical device setting.
• Familiarity with job travelers, certificates of conformance, and labeling processes.
• Ability to work effectively on a night shift schedule and adapt to training on a different shift.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, specialized medical device site that offers the stability and resources of a larger organization, giving you exposure to both high-volume manufacturing and innovative R&D work. The environment supports learning and skill development with hands-on experience in advanced equipment and processes. Overtime opportunities are voluntary, providing flexibility for additional earnings while maintaining work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a medical device cleanroom manufacturing environment with two openings on the 3rd shift, typically from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with an additional 30 minutes of paid time to complete an 8-hour day. Initial training takes place on the 1st shift for a few days to ensure proper onboarding and skill development. The work involves sitting for most of the day at individual workstations equipped with chairs, with the option to stand as desired. Team members must be comfortable lifting up to 20 pounds. The environment combines volume manufacturing with R&D activities, and overtime may occasionally be available on Saturdays or by staying late, all on a voluntary basis.

230pm to 1030pm, 1030pm to 630am, Sunday to Thursday

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

The pay range for this position is $22.40 - $22.40/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 Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

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

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.