Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician
Job Description
This role manufactures and assembles precision test and measurement equipment, calibrates and tests products, and supports inventory and logistics activities in a warehouse environment. The position is hands-on and physical, requiring regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and assisting team members with moving and lifting materials. You will work with printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and production documentation to ensure products meet strict quality and performance standards.
Responsibilities

• Assemble printed circuit boards into enclosures and complete electro-mechanical builds according to documented procedures and work order travelers.
• Perform manufacturing and assembly of precision test and measurement equipment, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all builds.
• Calibrate and test products using established methods, documenting all test and calibration information with extreme attention to detail.
• Log quality control data accurately, maintaining complete and compliant records in alignment with GMP and GDP standards.
• Label products correctly and prepare finished units for shipment, ensuring proper identification and traceability.
• Package products for shipping, receive incoming packages, and process materials according to internal procedures.
• Assist the purchasing and shipping departments with projects and tasks as needed to support smooth operations.
• Work on inventory control activities, including organizing stock, tracking materials, and participating in regular inventory counts.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), and other production documentation to ensure consistent product quality.
• Use PC-based tools and systems extensively for data entry, documentation, and tracking of production and inventory activities.
• Collaborate with team members to safely lift and move materials and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail in assembly and manufacturing tasks.
• Hand dexterity to perform assembly, calibration, and packaging of small components and precision equipment.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and documented instructions, including SOPs, work order travelers, and Bills of Materials.
• Strong PC skills for logging quality data, completing documentation, and working with production and inventory systems.
• Experience or familiarity with electro-mechanical assembly and circuit board assembly.
• Ability to perform basic PCB troubleshooting and electrical testing under guidance.
• Understanding or exposure to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and GDP (Good Documentation Practices).
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and assist team members with lifting materials.
• Self-starter mindset with an inquisitive nature, including willingness to take initiative and ask questions.
• Ability to work effectively in a warehouse and manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing or production environments is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with work order travelers and Bills of Materials is beneficial.
• Inventory control, including counts and material tracking, is an advantage.
• Familiarity with packaging, shipping, and receiving processes is helpful.
• Comfort working with precision test and measurement equipment and related documentation.
• Interest in learning about power quality, energy monitoring, and data analysis instruments.

Why Work Here?
You will join a positive, results-oriented team that is passionate about its mission and the impact it makes in the market. After a six-month contract period, employees become eligible for an excellent benefits package that is 100% paid for both employees and their dependents, supporting comprehensive financial and personal well-being. The organization also offers a 401(k) program with a matching contribution, helping you build long-term financial security. You will work in an environment that values initiative, curiosity, and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to innovative, ultra-precise power monitoring solutions.
Work Environment
The role is based in a warehouse and manufacturing setting within a global organization that designs and produces easy-to-install, ultra-precise electric power instruments used for monitoring power quality, energy, and performing data analysis. You will work around electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, and test equipment, following structured SOPs and documentation. The environment is hands-on and physical, with regular lifting of up to 50 pounds and collaborative material handling with team members. You can expect a structured, process-driven workplace that emphasizes accuracy, safety, and quality in all production activities, supported by extensive use of PC-based tools and production documentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alameda, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Alameda,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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