Assembler-1st Shift

Job Title: Cleanroom Assembly Technician

Job Description

• Join a highly specialized team assembling life-saving catheter products used in the brain to help prevent aneurysms.
• In this role, you work primarily under a microscope in a cleanroom environment, using small hand tools to assemble very small components with precision and care.
• These positions are entry-level friendly, with structured on-the-job training and clear pathways into permanent employment and advanced assembly roles.

Additional Information:

Monday through Saturday, 5:00am-1:30pm and must be able to work Overtime afterwards depending on productions needs.

• Currently they are hiring employees, and most will need to currently work 10 hours a day, 6 days a week. Average hours worked are 45 to 55 hours a week position.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleanroom assembly of catheter components used in medical procedures, following detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Work under a microscope for extended periods of time to assemble very small parts such as coiled wire and small tubing.
• Use small hand tools and assembly equipment to build and handle delicate components with high accuracy.
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) when reviewing and completing production records and related paperwork, where applicable.
• Use an ERP system to open and close work orders, issue materials, and record production activities for line assistant and related roles.
• Perform cycle counts and verify inventory levels in a cleanroom environment to support production needs.
• Handle and operate measuring equipment such as rulers, VIS, snap gauges, calipers, and micrometers to verify product dimensions and quality (for R&D and advanced assembly roles).
• Use specialized tools and processes such as coiling, hot box operations, iron soldering, UV bonding, and other lab-based techniques for R&D assembly work.
• Work in both pilot line lab and cleanroom environments as needed, starting with lab-based work and eventually building products in CER.
• Maintain consistent attendance, demonstrate strong effort, and follow all quality and safety procedures while meeting production goals.
• Collaborate with team members in the cleanroom and lab, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive, supportive work environment.
• Work long shifts, including extended hours and multiple days per week, while maintaining focus, accuracy, and productivity.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work under a microscope for long periods of time with strong attention to detail.
• Comfort using small hand tools to assemble very small components accurately and consistently.
• Capability to work long hours, including 10-hour days and up to 6 days per week, while maintaining quality and focus.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment and wear full gowning as required.
• Entry-level candidates welcome; no prior assembly experience required for entry-level roles.
• Ability to learn new tasks on the job and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Reliability in attendance and dependability in meeting work commitments.
• Basic computer literacy to work within an ERP system for opening and closing work orders and issuing materials (for line assistant roles).
• Ability to perform basic documentation review and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as needed.
• Comfort working in a lab environment and handling measuring equipment such as rulers, VIS, snap gauges, calipers, and micrometers (for R&D assembly roles).
• Ideally 12 years of experience in medical devices, electronics, or similar industries for R&D assembler positions, with catheter experience preferred.
• Skills with microscope work, coiling, hot box, iron soldering, UV bonding, and measuring tools for R&D assembly roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, electronics, or other precision manufacturing environments is a plus, especially with catheter products.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures is beneficial.
• Experience working with ERP systems and performing inventory cycle counts is an advantage for line assistant positions.
• Comfort working in both lab and cleanroom settings, transitioning from pilot line lab work to CER production.
• Strong focus on quality, performance, and continuous learning to support long-term growth and potential permanent hire.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and maintain positive relationships while meeting production goals.
• Openness to feedback and willingness to improve skills over time; expertise is not expected at the start, but growth and dependability are highly valued.

Why Work Here?

• You join a supportive organization that invests heavily in its people, offering clear paths from temporary to full-time employment based on attendance, quality, and performance.
• Once hired permanently, you receive 100% employer-paid benefits for yourself and partial coverage for immediate family members, along with a comprehensive package that includes 401(k), full medical coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• The culture values effort, learning, and dependability over prior expertise, giving you multiple chances to succeed and grow.
• Pay progression is tied to performance and experience, with opportunities for raises over time and movement into more advanced assembly and R&D roles.

Work Environment

• You work in a modern cleanroom and lab environment focused on producing critical medical devices.
• Cleanroom staff wear full gowning and follow strict cleanliness and safety protocols while being encouraged to communicate and maintain good relationships as long as quality and productivity remain high.
• The atmosphere is understanding and supportive, with leadership providing multiple opportunities for success when they see strong attendance and effort. Typical schedules involve long shifts, often around 10 hours per day and up to 6 days per week, with average weekly hours ranging from 45 to 55.
• Work involves extended microscope use, precision hand tools, and, for some roles, ERP systems, documentation review, inventory cycle counts, and measuring instruments such as rulers, VIS, snap gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
• You start in the pilot line lab for certain positions and may later build products in CER, gaining exposure to both lab and cleanroom operations.

To discuss your fit for the role and the next steps in our hiring process, I'd like to invite you to schedule a virtual interview with me today or next week. You have the flexibility to choose a time slot that works best for you within my available hours. To schedule our interview, please fill out the information within this email and select a time that suits your schedule. Please note this meeting is on Microsoft Teams so download the application prior to the meeting or you can join on the web with meeting ID.

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I'm looking forward to our conversation!

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,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.

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