
Process Technician
San Diego, CAContract$19.5/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Process Technician works in a microelectronic cleanroom manufacturing environment, operating and troubleshooting automated process equipment, inspecting and assembling parts, and supporting high-quality production. The role includes intermittent microscope inspections, computer data entry, and frequent lifting. It is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in San Diego, California.
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Process Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Process Technician to join our team in a microelectronic cleanroom manufacturing environment. This role involves operating and troubleshooting automated process equipment, performing inspections, and assembling parts. The position demands attention to detail and mechanical aptitude, ensuring high-quality production standards.
Responsibilities
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Set up and operate automatic process equipment.
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Perform basic troubleshooting of process equipment.
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Conduct microscope inspections for 1-3 hours intermittently throughout the day.
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Perform computer data entry for 1-2 hours a day.
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Assemble parts as part of routine operations.
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Perform heavy lifting of up to 55 lbs, 3-4 times per hour.
Essential Skills
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Experience as a process technician.
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Knowledge of clean room and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Ability to operate and set up process equipment.
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Microscope inspection proficiency.
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Mechanical aptitude for setting up and troubleshooting automated production equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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2-3 years of equipment operating experience, ideally with automated production equipment.
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High school diploma or GED.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values quality and precision, offering 10 paid holidays per year. Experience a supportive environment with a focus on employee well-being and professional growth.
Work Environment
Work in a controlled microelectronic cleanroom manufacturing environment with a team of 15 - 20 employees. The atmosphere is deadline-driven and quality-focused, ensuring high standards of production.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,530 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$19.5/hr
- California median$26–38/hr155 hourly ranges
- US median$24–29/hr758 hourly ranges
This rate, $19.50/hr, is 39% below the California median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 197 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in California and 1,530 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
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- Experience
- Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (840 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 731 of the 1,530 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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