Manufacturing Technician

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospit

401(k) Pre-tax & Roth post-tax

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a contract position in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego. The role involves reviewing daily priorities, interpreting drawings, performing first article inspections, and operating heat treatment and laser welding equipment.

You'll work with engineers to support product development and use precise inspection tools. Hours are with standard shifts, with some overtime possible, onsite in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and troubleshooting manufacturing machines.
• Proficient in using inspection tools and metrology.
• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Ability to review and understand manufacturing drawings and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute projects based on customer needs.
• Review pass downs, emails, and team messages to set daily priorities.
• Understand and interpret manufacturing drawings and diagrams.
• Perform first article inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing machines including heat treatment machines and laser welding equipment.
• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and microscopes.
• Communicate effectively with team members and fill out necessary paperwork independently.
• Collaborate with engineers in product development and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Machine operation

Inspection tools

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Background in metrology

Tools

Heat treatment machines

Laser welding

Calipers

Micrometers

Pin gauges

Microscopes

Job description

URGENT HIRING!!!!

Manufacturing Technician - Mira Mesa - $27/hr-$36.50/hr

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician will work independently on various projects tailored to customer needs. At the start of each day, they will review pass downs, emails, and team messages to monitor priorities and goals. The technician must understand critical aspects of drawings and perform first article inspections, manage heat treatment machines, perform laser welding, and oversee manufacturing and finishing processes with guidance from engineers.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute projects based on customer needs.


• Review pass downs, emails, and team messages to set daily priorities.


• Understand and interpret manufacturing drawings and diagrams.


• Perform first article inspections to ensure quality standards.


• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing machines including heat treatment machines and laser welding equipment.


• Use inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, and microscopes.


• Communicate effectively with team members and fill out necessary paperwork independently.


• Collaborate with engineers in product development and manufacturing processes.

Essential Skills

• Experience in operating and troubleshooting manufacturing machines.


• Proficient in using inspection tools and metrology.


• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).


• Ability to review and understand manufacturing drawings and diagrams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with laser setups and heat treatment parameters.


• BG in metrology.

Why Work Here?

Develop yourself in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working on diverse projects every week for new customers. Enjoy the opportunity to collaborate with engineers and contribute to the development of new products.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with some optional overtime available.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $36.50/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.