**✨ Job Opening: Assembler – 1st Shift** **(Medical Device Manufacturing)** **🔧 About the Role** We are seeking a detail‑oriented **Assembler** to support the production of high‑quality medical devices. This position involves hands‑on work in a _cleanroom environment_ , including polymer formulation, spray coating, equipment operation, and microscope‑based production tasks. You’ll play a key part in building life‑changing medical products that are expected to receive FDA approval next year—making this an exciting time to join our team. **🛠️ Key Responsibilities** + Operate machinery to manufacture medical devices according to specifications + Follow work instructions and update production documentation for traceability + Prepare finished products for packaging and sterilization + Inspect components and products using a microscope + Maintain full compliance with **Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)** + **Set up coating machines, apply coatings, and perform detailed inspections** + **Prepare and test polymer and spray coating formulations** + **Package sterile and non‑sterile goods** + **Identify, organize, and replenish supplies as needed** + **Build sub‑assemblies and components for higher‑level work orders** + **Complete routine cleanroom cleaning and maintenance tasks** **⭐ Essential Skills & Qualifications** + Medium proficiency in English + Comfortable working with chemicals + Willingness to work overtime as needed + **1+ year of experience** in medical device manufacturing (microscope experience strongly preferred) + Familiarity with **cleanroom protocols** , including gowning/de‑gowning **🎓 Additional Qualifications** + High School diploma or equivalent + Experience with microscope inspections is a plus + Openness to weekend work due to increased production demand **🌟 Why Join Us?** + Be part of an innovative company with strong growth projections + Opportunity to contribute to a device targeted for **FDA approval next year** + **Work in a dynamic, supportive, and safety‑driven environment** + **Make a real impact in the medical device industry** **🏭 Work Environment & Shift Details** + Cleanroom environment requiring gowning procedures + Workday includes **two 30‑minute breaks** (one paid, one unpaid) + Must be comfortable standing throughout the entire shift **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Irvine,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. **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.