Job Summary

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Chatsworth, CA. This role supports hands-on production in a controlled cleanroom environment for the medical and life sciences manufacturing industry.

The Manufacturing Operations Technician is ideal for a dependable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys structured production work, values quality, and can follow established procedures in a regulated environment. This opportunity offers stable employment, supportive leadership, strong teamwork, and a quality-focused culture where employees contribute to products that support important medical and life sciences applications.

This is a great fit for candidates with manufacturing, assembly, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, laboratory, or other regulated production experience who are looking for a long-term opportunity with benefits and growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

- Assemble, package, and prepare products according to production specifications, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Perform in-process quality checks and accurately document production activities.
- Maintain compliance with cleanroom procedures, safety guidelines, and regulated manufacturing standards.
- Wear required cleanroom protective garments throughout the shift and follow contamination control practices.
- Keep workstations organized, clean, and ready for daily production requirements.
- Support team production goals, assist with additional tasks as needed, and maintain quality in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $26 to $35 per hour.
- Job Type: Direct Hire.
- Location: Chatsworth, CA.
- Schedule: Day Shift, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM or 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
- Schedule: Evening Shift, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
- Overtime opportunities may be available.
- Benefits upon permanent hire include Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- HSA and FSA plans.
- Life Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plans with Company Match.
- Employee Referral Incentives.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Assemble and package products in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
- Follow SOPs, work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements.
- Complete production documentation and perform visual or process-based quality inspections.
- Support daily production targets while maintaining cleanliness, accuracy, and compliance.

- 6 to 10 years of relevant manufacturing, production, assembly, or operations experience preferred.
- Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work while wearing full cleanroom protective garments throughout the shift.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hands-on tasks.
- Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy.
- Flexibility to work overtime when available.
- Must pass a background check.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in GMP, ISO-regulated, biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, laboratory, or life sciences manufacturing environments.
- Previous experience with production documentation, quality checks, SOPs, and regulated manufacturing processes.
- Prior cleanroom assembly, packaging, or controlled environment production experience.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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