Clean Room Associate

Clean Room Associate - Surgical Instrument Refurbishment

Position Overview

Join a leading medical device company where you'll play an important role in supporting healthcare professionals and patients. As a Clean Room Associate, you will help refurbish surgical instruments through a structured cleaning, sorting, and labeling process in a modern, air-conditioned facility.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates looking to start a career in manufacturing, medical devices, or quality-focused production environments. No previous industry experience is required. Paid training is provided.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Clean, sort, inspect, and label surgical instruments according to established quality standards.
• Process surgical instruments ranging from approximately 10 to 30 inches in length.
• Move instrument cases through metal detection equipment before cleaning.
• Operate dishwasher-style cleaning units and other processing equipment.
• Perform manual cleaning, power washing, and chemical cleaning procedures.
• Handle and process post-surgery instruments while following all safety and hygiene protocols.
• Maintain accurate sorting and labeling procedures after cleaning.
• Work in a controlled clean room environment while following contamination-control procedures.
• Keep workstations clean and organized through routine housekeeping duties.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities across multiple operational areas.
• Support production goals while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and safety.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates are:

• Comfortable standing for an entire shift.
• Able to work in a clean room environment while wearing required PPE.
• Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset.
• Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Willing to learn multiple job functions through cross-training.
• Comfortable following detailed processes and procedures.
• Team-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Important Job Considerations

Candidates must be comfortable:

• Working with post-surgical instruments that may contain biological material.
• Wearing full clean room attire, including:
  • Smock
  • Booties
  • Gloves
  • Hair net
  • Beard net (if applicable)
  • Face shield/visor
  • Safety glasses
• Following strict cleanliness and dress code requirements.
• Working scheduled overtime, including approximately one Saturday per month.
• Maintaining perfect attendance during the first 30 days of employment.

Preferred Backgrounds

No prior experience is required.

Candidates with experience in the following environments often excel in this role:

• Fast Food
• Dishwasher
• Restaurant Crew Member
• Cook / Line Cook
• Prep Cook
• Retail Associate
• Cashier
• Warehouse Associate
• Production Worker
• Manufacturing Associate
• Customer Service Roles

Compensation & Growth Opportunity

• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Competitive starting pay
• Guaranteed pay increase upon direct hire
• Structured training program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Cross-training and skill development
• Potential pathways into lead and supervisory positions

Benefits Upon Conversion

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs & Personal Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Employee Discount Programs
• Financial, Legal, and Educational Support Resources

Work Environment

You'll work in a clean, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility designed for comfort, safety, and efficiency.

Shift Options

1st Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM

2nd Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Additional Expectations

• Overtime available and occasionally required.
• One Saturday per month may be scheduled.
• Closed-toe athletic shoes required.
• Work pants or jeans and a plain shirt required.
• Comfort mats provided for employees working on their feet throughout the shift.

Why Join This Team?

If you're looking for a stable opportunity with paid training, strong benefits, advancement potential, and a clean, professional work environment, this position offers a great way to start building a career in the growing medical device industry.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chandler, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/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 Chandler,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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.