Urgent Hiring - Machine Operators - $18/hr To $19/hr

Urgent Hiring- Machine / Production Operators

Location: Kearny Mesa San Diego, CA 92123

Process Tech - 1st shift - 7am to 3:30pm - $18.00/hour, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day

Long-term, Contract-to-hire

Job Description:

• Must have 1-2 years of Manufacturing experience
• Will perform set-up and basic troubleshooting of equipment to prep for processing
• Must be able to operate and set-up basic process or production equipment
• Troubleshooting experience
• Working with small parts
• Will use microscope about 20-40% of the day
• Good hand dexterity, attention to detail, able to follow instructions and fast-paced environment

Work Environment:

• Cleanroom – room temperature
• Wearing cleanroom garments for the entire shift that covers body, hair, shoes and a mask.

6 month contract to hire – great benefits if you convert to a permanent position, 10 paid holidays/year as an Aerotek employee

Why Work Here?

You join a stable and well-established organization that values consistent, high-quality manufacturing and long-term growth. The company offers 10 paid holidays per year even while working as a temporary employee, supporting work-life balance and financial stability. You work in a quality-driven culture where continuous improvement, structured processes, and employee development are important, giving you the opportunity to build valuable technical skills in a specialized manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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 meet 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.