**Job Title: Manufacturing Associate** **Job Description** The Manufacturing Associate will be responsible for trimming excess rubber, checking parts for defects, painting grooves in parts with glue using small brushes, and participating in molding processes. **Responsibilities** + Trim off excess rubber from manufactured parts. + Inspect parts for any defects to ensure quality standards are met. + Apply glue to grooves in parts using small brushes with precision. + Engage in molding processes to create rubber seals. **Essential Skills** + Experience working with small parts in a manufacturing setting. + Proficiency in using hand tools effectively. + General labor and production skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + A minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience is preferred. + Strong attention to detail is essential. + Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently. + Capability to stand or sit for long periods during shifts. **Why Work Here** Join a team that values safety and cleanliness in a large, open manufacturing setting. Work alongside a diverse group of colleagues across different shifts, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. **Work Environment** The work environment is a spacious manufacturing setting with a machine shop, molding, bonding machine presses, and warehouse areas. There are three shifts: 1st shift with 67 people, 2nd shift with 40 people, and 3rd shift with 5 people, offering a safe and clean workspace. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. 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 San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.