**Job Description** We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Associate I to join a growing, technology-focused, and service-oriented team. The Manufacturing Associate I will produce standard and/or custom medical devices to meet customer requirements by following standard work instructions and company policies while manufacturing products in a team environment. **Responsibilities** + Follow department SOPs and work instructions, adhering to customer and company standards for manufacturing products. + Properly operate and maintain equipment as needed by following work instructions. + Visually inspect product quality and escalate issues as necessary. + Identify and recommend disposition of defective items for rework or scrap. + Understand the product manufacturing process from initial steps through final inspection. + Complete all required documentation and training. + Maintain a safe and clean work area, wear appropriate PPE, and adhere to safety standards. + Cross-train in one or more areas of manufacturing. + Perform other duties as assigned. **Essential Skills** + Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or a related field in a controlled environment. + Ability to read and understand SOPs. + Good manual dexterity and ability to use basic hand tools, working with very small parts. + Reliability and good attendance. + Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Positive attitude and willingness to learn. + Coachable and excited to learn new skills. **Why Work Here?** Working for a growing, innovative company means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development, and advancement. The company is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and offers an amazing benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans, 401k with employer match, paid vacation, holiday and sick time, employee events, wellness programs, and discounts on home, travel, entertainment, and more. **Work Environment** This position is located in San Diego, CA. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am - 3:30pm. The work environment includes various departments such as SLM, Zirconia Milling, Clear Aligners, Quality Inspection, Packaging Inspection, Shipping Clerk, Inventory Control, and Receiving Clerk, with some departments being more industrial in nature. **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 $17.25 - $17.25 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 will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 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.