Cleanroom Production Operator

Aerotek; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoes reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Medical and dental insurance

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Aerotek in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Clean Room Assembly/Operator Level 3 to perform assembly in a fully onsite clean room, load components, monitor machines, inspect, package, and label parts used for respiratory devices and HEPA filters. This role requires full gowning and standing 10–12 hours.

The candidate will work with hand tools, small machines, and a CMM in the quality lab, with part-time 5am-5:30pm weekend shifts and a contract-to-hire pathway. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience, preferably in medical or clean room environments.
• Strong reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 10 hours in steel toe boots.
• Excellent attention to detail and hand dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean room environment requiring full gowning.
• Perform duties at a machine station including loading components and monitoring machines.
• Conduct visual inspections using a magnifying glass and follow detailed work instructions.
• Use small hand tools and custom machines for assembly processes.
• Spend part of the shift in the quality lab operating a CMM and other measuring tools.
• Spend part of the shift in the secondary operations room trimming parts using a small saw.

Skills

Manufacturing exp

Reading/Writing/Math

Lift 20 lbs

Stand 10 hrs

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Clean Room Assembly/Operator Level 3

Job Description

As a Level 3 Operator, you will work in a full clean room environment, performing various duties at a machine station, including loading medical or filter components, monitoring machines, visual inspecting, packaging, labeling, bagging, sorting, trimming, and other tasks. You will follow work instructions and perform documentation according to work orders. The components are used for respiratory purposes, oxygen concentrators, and HEPA filters. This role requires standing for 10-12 hours and using small hand tools and custom machines.

Responsibilities

• Work in a clean room environment requiring full gowning.

• Perform duties at a machine station including loading components and monitoring machines.

• Conduct visual inspections using a magnifying glass and follow detailed work instructions.

• Use small hand tools and custom machines for assembly processes.

• Spend part of the shift in the quality lab operating a CMM and other measuring tools.

• Spend part of the shift in the secondary operations room trimming parts using a small saw.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience, preferably in medical or clean room environments.

• Strong reading, writing, and math skills.

• Ability to consistently lift up to 20 lbs.

• Ability to stand for 10 hours while wearing steel toe boots.

• Excellent attention to detail and hand dexterity.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with microscopes.

• Experience with clean room and medical documentation.

• Quality inspection experience.

Why Work Here?

We offer reimbursement for safety shoes, competitive benefits including paid parental leave, affordable medical and dental insurance, and 3 weeks of PTO once permanent. We value internal promotions, providing opportunities for career growth from entry-level roles.

Work Environment

Work in a clean and climate-controlled environment year-round. Clean room settings require full gowning with hair/beard net and eye protection. Jewelry or makeup is not allowed. Safety steel toe boots and safety glasses are mandatory throughout the facility. Weekend shift hours are 5am-5:30pm Friday to Sunday, with a $3 shift differential. Training is ideally conducted during weekday shifts, with flexible arrangements possible.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.