**Job Title: Manufacturing Associate** **Job Description** Join a dynamic and technology-focused team as a Manufacturing Associate I, responsible for producing standard and custom medical devices. This role involves operating Zirconia Milling Machines and adhering to work instructions and company policies in a collaborative team environment. **Responsibilities** + Perform machine setups and operate 5+ milling machines. + Load raw materials and make necessary adjustments on the machines. + Conduct basic maintenance on the machines. + Follow department SOPs and work instructions while adhering to customer standards. + 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 necessary documentation and training. + Maintain a safe and clean work area, use 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 machine operating, quality control, and cleanroom environments. + Knowledge of production, assembly, and manufacturing processes. + Ability to operate machines and follow SOPs. + Prior manufacturing or assembly experience of at least 6 months in a controlled environment. + Exposure to machine operation including setup, operation, and basic maintenance. + Ability to read SOPs and willingness to learn and be coachable. + Good manual dexterity and ability to use basic hand tools. + Reliability and good attendance. + Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Positive attitude and excitement to learn. + Reliability and ability to share examples of previous work history. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy working for a growing, innovative company that offers exciting opportunities for training, learning, and career development in the dental industry. Benefit from a comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision plans, a 401k with employer match, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time, as well as employee events, wellness programs, and various discounts for home, travel, and entertainment. **Work Environment** The work environment is structured for collaboration with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm in the Zirconia Milling department. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $17.25 - $17.25/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 Aug 22, 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.