Clean Room Assembler

Job Title: Clean Room Assembler Surgical Instrument RefurbishmentJob DescriptionThis entry-level role focuses on refurbishing surgical instruments in a clean room environment through careful cleaning, sorting, and labeling processes. You will work with specialized equipment and follow strict cleanliness and safety procedures to ensure instruments are properly sanitized and ready for reuse. The position offers structured training, opportunities for cross-training in additional competencies, and a stable MondayFriday schedule on first shift.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish surgical instruments by performing manual cleaning, sorting, and power washing, as well as chemical cleaning, following established procedures and quality standards.
• Move instrument cases through a metal detector prior to the cleaning process to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Gown up at the start of each shift in full clean room gear and maintain proper attire throughout the workday.
• Lift and move bins weighing up to 50 pounds into a dishwasher-style cleaning unit, understanding that heavier lifts are infrequent but possible.
• Handle instruments that have been used post-surgery and may have biological residue such as blood or feces, maintaining professionalism and adherence to safety protocols.
• Label instruments after cleaning and accurately sort them into their designated bins or storage areas.
• Participate in general housekeeping tasks, including daily sweeping and mopping twice per week, as part of shared team responsibilities.
• Follow clean room procedures for gowning up and gowning down, including proper use of smocks, booties, gloves, beard nets, hair nets, visors, and safety glasses.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including no days off during the first 30 days of employment and availability for occasional Saturday overtime.
• Engage in cross-training to learn other core competencies beyond the primary role, supporting career growth, promotions, and pay increases.
• Maintain a strong quality mindset, consistently checking work for accuracy and cleanliness and following all standard operating procedures.
• Work safely and efficiently in a slightly sterile, hospital-like environment with continuous equipment humming similar to a dishwasher.

Essential Skills

• Ability and willingness to stand for the entire shift with the support of comfort mats.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Comfort working with surgical instruments that may have biological residue and following appropriate safety and sanitation procedures.
• Willingness and capability to gown up and work in full clean room gear, including smock, booties, gloves, beard net, hair net, plastic visor, and safety glasses.
• Strong quality mindset with attention to detail in cleaning, sorting, and labeling tasks.
• Reliability and commitment to attendance, including no days off during the first 30 days and openness to occasional Saturday overtime.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday on first shift (5:00 AM 1:30 PM).
• Comfort working in an environment with a sterile, hospital-like smell and continuous low humming from equipment.
• Ability to adhere to dress and appearance requirements, including no facial piercings, nail polish, fake nails, or makeup, with only a single stud earring and a religious necklace under a T-shirt allowed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Entry-level candidates welcome; no specific prior experience required, with full training provided.
• Experience in fast food, cashiering, line cooking, cooking, chef roles, retail, associate positions, dishwashing, prep cooking, or serving is highly valued and considered relevant.
• No high school diploma or GED required for this role; however, these may be needed for future supervisor or lead positions.
• Willingness to be cross-trained in additional core competencies beyond the primary clean room assembler duties to support advancement and pay increases.
• Comfort standing for the entire shift in a production or service environment.
• Openness to working structured hours on first shift and participating in overtime one Saturday per month when needed.

Why Work Here?Employees benefit from competitive health benefits available upon hire, including comprehensive medical coverage designed to support long-term wellbeing. A dedicated wellbeing program offers on-demand activities, fitness tracking, personal coaching, and rewards to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Team members are immediately eligible for a 401(k) plan, with a matching contribution on a portion of pay saved, supporting retirement planning from day one. The organization emphasizes training, cross-training, and internal growth, creating clear pathways for promotions and pay increases within a supportive, quality-focused culture. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a clean, air-conditioned, brand-new facility designed to meet strict cleanliness and safety standards. You will work in a clean room environment and must be willing to gown up and gown down in full clean room gear, including smock, booties, gloves, beard net, hair net, plastic visor, and safety glasses. The dress code requires closed-toe tennis shoes (not flats), work pants or jeans, and a plain shirt, with no facial piercings, nail polish, fake nails, or makeup; a single stud earring and a religious necklace worn under a T-shirt are permitted. The atmosphere includes a slightly sterile, hospital-like smell and a constant low humming sound similar to a dishwasher. First shift runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with two openings available, and employees must be open to working one Saturday per month for overtime. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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 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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chandler,AZ.

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.