**Manufacturing Associate/Machine Operator - Otay Mesa - $18/hr-$20/hr - 1st Shift & 2nd Shit** **Job Description** As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including trimming excess rubber, checking parts for defects, painting grooves in parts with glue using small brushes, and engaging in molding processes. **Responsibilities** + Operate multiple manufacturing machines + Trim excess rubber from manufactured parts. + Inspect parts to ensure they are free of defects. + Apply glue to grooves in parts using small brushes. + Participate in molding processes. **Essential Skills** + Experience with small parts handling. + Proficiency with hand tools. + General production and labor skills. + Ability to operate machinery. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Six months of manufacturing experience is preferred. + Strong attention to detail. + Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. **Why Work Here?** Join a company that values safety and cleanliness in its work environment. Enjoy working in a large open manufacturing setting with a dedicated team across multiple shifts. Experience the satisfaction of contributing to the production of high-quality rubber seals for aerospace applications. **Work Environment** This role is based in a large open manufacturing setting with shifts that include 67 people on the first shift, 40 people on the second shift, and 5 people on the third shift. The facility includes a machine shop, molding, and bonding areas, as well as warehouse spaces. Safety and cleanliness are prioritized, ensuring a pleasant work environment. **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 $18.00 - $20.00/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 Apr 30, 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.