Manufacturing Technician

Actalent; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Irvine, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to perform moderate to complex electromechanical assembly on the production floor. The role involves using hand tools, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring assemblies meet specifications, while adhering to GMP and Quality System requirements.

The position is contract to hire with daytime hours 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, onsite. Benefits and long-term opportunities are available as the role supports life-saving medical device

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in assembly of electromechanical or electro pneumatical systems or equivalent in medical device or aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic computer applications (MS Word, MS Excel).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain orderly work cells.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex assembly functions using mechanical skills and tools.
• Produce and inspect assemblies to meet product specifications.
• Adhere to Quality System and GMP requirements.
• Document all assembly and test processes performed.
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow assembly instructions and procedures.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Hand tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Engineering drawings

Document processes

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex assembly functions utilizing mechanical skills and a variety of hand tools and assembly fixtures.
• Produce and inspect assemblies to ensure they meet product specifications.
• Adhere fully to the established Quality System and understand GMP.
• Document all assembly and test processes performed.
• Interpret and understand engineering drawings and follow assembly instructions and company procedures.

Essential Skills

• 1-4 years of experience in the assembly of electromechanical or electro pneumatical systems or equivalent experience in a medical device or aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic computer applications, including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain orderly work cells.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a medical device or regulated industry.
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and torque application.

Work Environment

Our work environment is supportive and collaborative, with a family-oriented culture. The role is based on the production/manufacturing floor, with hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with overtime as needed. Employees are cross-trained across three production lines with several stations, each equipped with a touchscreen. This is a long-term, direct hire opportunity with the chance to be involved in products that improve and save lives.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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.