Job Description

Job Title: Cleanroom Production Operator

Job Description

The Cleanroom Production Operator works in a controlled cleanroom environment within the Trimming, Molding, or Mill/Mix departments to support the manufacture of high-quality silicone and plastic medical components. This role operates specialized equipment, performs precise manual tasks, and conducts detailed inspections to ensure all products meet strict process, quality, and cosmetic standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding equipment, including molding presses and injection molding machines, to produce silicone and plastic components that meet established process and quality standards.
• Load raw materials into molding machines, monitor machine operation, and remove molded parts safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic in-process inspections on molded parts to verify dimensions, quality, and conformance to specifications.
• Document production data accurately, including counts, measurements, and process parameters, and report any process or equipment issues promptly.
• Trim flash and excess material from molded parts using hand tools to achieve required dimensions and cosmetic standards.
• Perform detailed visual inspections of molded components, including microscope inspection, to identify defects such as tears, bubbles, and incomplete fill.
• Prepare and process raw silicone and plastic materials by weighing, mixing, and milling them according to batch records and formulas.
• Operate mixing and milling equipment safely and consistently to produce compounds used in medical device manufacturing.
• Follow cleanroom protocols, gowning procedures, and standard operating procedures to maintain a controlled and contamination-free environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and support continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the production departments.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment and following cleanroom protocols.
• Ability to operate production equipment such as molding presses, injection molding machines, mixers, and milling equipment.
• Strong hand dexterity and fine motor skills for trimming, assembly, and detailed manual work.
• Ability to perform visual inspection, including microscope inspection, to identify small defects and cosmetic issues.
• Experience in production, assembly, or medical device manufacturing environments.
• Basic documentation skills to record production data and communicate process issues clearly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to meeting strict quality and cosmetic standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in medical assembly or medical device production.
• Familiarity with inspection practices in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working with silicone and plastic materials in a production setting.
• Ability to follow batch records, formulas, and written work instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple departments such as Trimming, Molding, and Mill/Mix.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a modern, expanding facility that invests in clean, well-organized production spaces and advanced cleanroom technology. The environment supports learning across multiple departments, offering variety in daily tasks and the opportunity to develop skills in molding, trimming, mixing, and inspection. You will contribute to the production of medical components that support patient care, in a setting that values quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a very clean, well-lit production facility with a brand-new cleanroom environment established in 2021 and further expansions planned. Work takes place in a climate-controlled cleanroom where employees follow gowning and cleanliness protocols to maintain strict contamination control. Operators regularly use molding presses, injection molding machines, mixing and milling equipment, microscopes, and hand tools while working at production stations designed for precision and comfort.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, MN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

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.

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