2nd Shift Cleanroom Tech (ENTRY LEVEL)

Job Title: 2nd Shift Cleanroom Technician

Job Description

This role supports the production of single-use surgical items, instruments, and kits in a controlled cleanroom environment. The 2nd Shift Cleanroom Technician assembles, inspects, and packages medical devices according to strict quality and documentation standards, helping ensure safe and reliable products for hospitals and healthcare product manufacturers.

2nd shift - 2pm to 10:30pm

$17.50/hr

Responsibilities

• Count, cut, measure, fold, and otherwise modify raw materials according to instructions in the Device Master Record.
• Complete required inspections and documentation of quantities, control numbers, and other information in accordance with QS and GMP policies.
• Perform on-line visual inspection of each device as it is produced and promptly report any issues to the Production Supervisor for disposition.
• Seal products in their final packaging configuration, following proper procedures and using correct machine settings for the sealer.
• Prepare packaged work-in-progress for sterilization and complete all necessary documentation and control numbers per QS and GMP requirements.
• Maintain proper inventory control procedures, including product staging, segregation, and rotation to ensure accurate material flow.
• Perform and document scheduled facility cleaning tasks in accordance with QS requirements.
• Understand and consistently follow proper cleanroom etiquette and gowning procedures.
• Support the objectives of the quality management system and recommend improvements when needed.
• Work as part of a team to help achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide positive, enthusiastic support that contributes to a constructive attitude and strong team morale.
• Identify and suggest improvements or modifications to departmental procedures to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor to support production needs.

Essential Skills

• Ability to follow detailed written instructions such as Device Master Records and work orders.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality in all tasks.
• Motivation to work in a structured, process-driven production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs as part of regular job duties.
• Ability to operate basic production and packaging equipment safely and correctly.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including basic English to read work orders and communicate with auditors and supervisors.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment with strict gowning and cleanliness requirements.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) with overtime as needed on weekdays or Saturdays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of experience in a cleanroom, medical device assembly, or warehouse environment.
• Experience in general production, packing, or medical assembly is beneficial.
• Familiarity with QS and GMP policies and quality management systems.
• Proven team leadership capabilities and the ability to contribute positively to team morale.
• Comfort working in an environment where many tenured employees primarily speak Spanish.
• Ability to identify and communicate potential improvements to departmental procedures.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear contract-to-hire path, typically after approximately four months, giving you the chance to grow into a long-term role with a stable and reputable manufacturer in the healthcare sector. You will work in a clean, well-organized environment where quality and safety are top priorities, and where your attention to detail directly contributes to patient care. The organization provides access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, supporting your overall well-being. You will join a small, collaborative team where your ideas for process improvement are valued and where you can develop your skills in regulated production and cleanroom operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a cleanroom environment within a new department of approximately four employees on 2nd shift. The standard schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with potential overtime on weekdays or Saturdays. The workspace is highly controlled and cleanliness-focused, with strict adherence to quality system (QS) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Team members must wear full cleanroom gear while working, including scrubs, a white coat, gloves, hair net, and other protective items, and must not wear makeup, jewelry, false eyelashes, or artificial nails. Employees may take set breaks after four hours and are allowed to drink water or use the restroom, but must inform the lead before leaving the cleanroom because they must ungown and re-gown to re-enter. The environment includes a mix of English and Spanish speakers, and many tenured employees communicate primarily in Spanish, while basic English is necessary to read work orders and interact with auditors and supervisors. Work involves standing, handling materials, operating basic production equipment, and performing routine cleaning and documentation tasks in a quiet, focused production setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Placentia,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

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.