Cleanroom Assembler

As a Cleanroom Assembler / Manufacturing Associate, you will help manufacture life-saving medical devices used in aortic surgeries. Working in a highly regulated, clean, and technology-driven environment, you will assemble extremely small and fragile components using microscopes, precision tools, and digital work instructions on an iPad. This role offers structured training, clear procedures, and the opportunity to grow into a skilled medical device assembler or manufacturing technician.

Responsibilities

• Assemble stents and related medical device components according to detailed written procedures and work instructions displayed on an iPad.
• Work in one or both production areas: stent assembly, where wire is wrapped and formed into precise stent shapes and treated with chemicals and processes to maintain shape, and cleanroom grafting, where a super-thin film is carefully wrapped around the stent structure.
• Use microscopes, calipers, tweezers, micrometers, and other hand tools to handle and assemble extremely small, delicate, and fragile parts with high precision.
• Follow step-by-step production processes that may include 30 or more individual steps, starting with simpler procedures and progressing to more complex tasks as training and certifications are completed.
• Perform inspections and quality checks on parts and assemblies to ensure they meet strict medical device standards and specifications.
• Handle, clean, and package components and finished products in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and cleanroom protocols.
• Accurately document work performed, including completion of electronic records and forms in English, ensuring traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strictly follow all cleanroom rules, including gowning procedures and contamination control practices, to maintain a controlled environment with low levels of dust, microbes, and chemical vapors.
• Adhere to all safety, regulatory, and company policies related to medical device manufacturing, including proper handling of chemicals and tools.
• Collaborate with a production team of approximately 56 colleagues, working at various stations and supporting others as needed to meet production goals.
• Seek guidance from designated floor resources (such as ACEs) when questions arise or when additional support is needed to perform tasks correctly and safely.
• Demonstrate patience and persistence in mastering complex assembly techniques that require fine motor skills and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Use technology comfortably throughout the workday, including navigating procedures and training materials on an iPad.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with workplace and cleanroom standards.

• Previous experience in assembly, ideally in medical device manufacturing or small-part assembly.
• Comfort using technology and working from an iPad throughout the day to follow procedures and training materials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working under a microscope on intricate and precise tasks.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills to handle extremely small, fragile components and delicate materials.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well in order to understand complex training, follow written procedures, and complete documentation.
• Willingness to work in a highly regulated environment and follow strict rules and regulations associated with medical devices that go into patients’ bodies.
• Ability to work patiently through a steep learning curve and to practice techniques until they are mastered.
• High level of reliability and commitment to following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards.
• Ability to work Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM on a 4/10 schedule.
• Ability to provide physical proof of a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to successfully complete a 9-panel drug test.
• Ability to successfully pass a 7-year background check.

• Prior experience in medical device assembly is a plus.
• Experience working with microscopes and small-part assembly is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with processes such as salt and sand baths, bead blasting, laser cutting, and electro-polishing is beneficial but not required.
• Good general technical aptitude and an interest in computers and digital tools.
• Hobbies or experience that demonstrate fine motor skills and attention to detail, such as jewelry making, nail art, painting, or other detailed crafts, are considered valuable.
• Experience with inspection, cleaning, and packaging in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is an advantage.
• Understanding of basic GMP concepts and quality-controlled environments is helpful.

You will join a professional, team-oriented organization that values its employees and provides a clean, modern, and well-structured work environment. The training program is thorough and designed to build your skills step by step, helping you grow into a highly skilled medical device assembler or manufacturing technician. The medical device industry offers long-term stability, as the need for medical devices remains strong regardless of economic conditions. The company emphasizes internal development and empowerment, using floor advocates (ACEs – Advocates Creating Excellence) to support colleagues, encourage questions, and promote growth from within. You will have opportunities to expand your responsibilities as the organization grows and brings additional manufacturing operations into the facility.

Work Environment

The role is based in a medical device manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, operating Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM on a four-day, 10-hour shift schedule. You will work in both standard production areas and a controlled cleanroom environment designed to minimize dust, airborne microbes, aerosol particles, and chemical vapors. The production team consists of approximately 56 people, and the culture emphasizes teamwork, support, and open communication. Work is highly structured, with procedures delivered via iPads, and involves the use of microscopes, calipers, tweezers, micrometers, and other precision hand tools. The facility adheres to strict regulatory and quality standards typical of medical device manufacturing. The dress code includes smocks, hair nets, gloves, shoe covers, beard nets as applicable, and other cleanroom attire. No open-toed shoes or shorts are allowed, and long sleeves or over-the-shoulder sleeves are required. For contamination control reasons, no makeup or perfume is permitted, nose piercings must be removed, and jewelry must be fully covered while in the production and cleanroom areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Santa Rosa, CA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Rosa,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.