Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Otay Mesa

Machine Operator - 1st Shift - Otay Mesa - $20/hr

As a Manufacturing Associate, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and efficiency of our production process. Your responsibilities will include trimming excess rubber, inspecting parts for defects, painting grooves in parts with glue using small brushes, and operating molding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Trim excess rubber from parts.
• Inspect parts for defects to ensure quality.
• Apply glue to grooves in parts using small brushes.
• Perform molding tasks as required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in handling small parts and general production tasks.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Capability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Experience in operating machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar manufacturing role is an advantage.

Work Environment

This position is based in a large, open manufacturing setting that is clean and safe. Employees work in a collaborative environment with a total of 67 people on the first shift, 40 on the second shift, and 5 on the third shift. The facility includes a machine shop, molding, bonding (machine presses), and warehouse areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. 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 San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.