Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Production Technician to take ownership of assigned production work from start to finish. This role involves completing mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical assembly and testing while adhering to production schedules and maintaining high-quality standards.
Responsibilities

• Complete assigned production work, ensuring assemblies and tests are on schedule, meet quality, safety, and manufacturing standards, pass inspections, and are properly documented.
• Identify and escalate blockers, and follow through until work completion.
• Assemble mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems using approved manufacturing process instructions (MPIs) and specifications.
• Provide feedback on documentation or processes for clarification or improvement.
• Support production changes, prototype builds, and validation activities by quickly learning new processes and adapting to changing requirements.
• Perform complex electro-mechanical assembly tasks independently, working from schematics, drawings, verbal or written instructions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and assembly issues, perform rework, repairs, and validation activities.
• Follow detailed Manufacturing Process Instructions and strict safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4 years experience in prototyping, assembly, or manufacturing of electro-mechanical components.
• Mechanical PCBA assembly experience.
• Assembly experience with hand/power tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, torque drivers, drills, calipers/measurement tools, etc.).
• Ability to follow MPIs and read basic blueprints/schematics/SOPs and non-technical instructions.
• Basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Basic computer skills (MacOS or Microsoft).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Fabrication or assembly experience with sheet metal and/or tube assemblies (nice to have).
• Soldering (nice to have).
• Great problem-solving skills, good judgment, & proactivity.
• Strong attention to detail.

Why Work Here?
Our mission is to provide every human on Earth with instant access to vital medical supplies, increasing access while reducing waste and stock-outs. With over 12,000 commercial and 4,000 life-saving emergency deliveries completed, we are committed to making a global impact.
Work Environment
Located in South San Francisco, this position is part of the Manufacturing team in our new warehouse. The team is expanding, with plans to hire 400+ by 2028. This role is situated in a manufacturing environment, focusing on the assembly of avionics components such as PCB assemblies and cable harnesses. Dress code is informal, allowing for comfort and safety during assembly tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $34.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of South San Francisco, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 1, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South San Francisco,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.