1st Shift Assembler at Confidential Irvine, CA

1st Shift Assembler job ine, CA.

• This role involves assembling and testing medical devices in a cleanroom environment using microscopes, hand tools, and measuring equipment.
• Working under direct supervision, you will follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures to build high‑quality products that support critical patient care.

1st Shift: Mon through Fri 6:00am‑2:30pm and Saturdays right now from 5am to 1:30pm (needs to be open to working 5:00am‑3:30pm).

Inari is now Stryker. They are currently at capacity with their permanent head count. These are 12‑18 month contracts.

All candidates MUST be open to overtime during the weekdays and open to working Saturdays when needed.

Overtime can start an hour BEFORE the shift time.

Manufacturing. They will be working in the cleanroom 100% of the time in close stations.

• Use a variety of tools, fixtures, work instructions, and test equipment to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble and test medical devices.
• Understand and follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality documentation.
• Comply with all policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements as defined by the Quality System.
• Report issues related to product quality, assembly processes, equipment performance, or materials to the appropriate engineering or supervisory contacts.
• Perform high‑volume small‑part assembly and inspection under a microscope for the majority of the shift.
• Inspect raw materials and catheter components to ensure they meet specifications before and after assembly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant work area to support efficient manufacturing and cleanroom standards.
• Provide hands‑on job function training and shadowing support to coworkers and new team members as needed.
• Participate in reading and learning SOPs and shadowing trainers during initial onboarding and ongoing training.
• Follow cleanroom protocols, including gowning procedures and contamination control practices, at all times.
• Collaborate with team members in close workstations to meet production goals and quality targets.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.

• Minimum 6 months of high‑volume small‑part assembly experience using a microscope.
• Ability to work with a microscope for approximately 90% of the shift.
• Experience handling and assembling small parts, including catheters or similar components.
• Strong communication skills to effectively report issues and collaborate with team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to consistently follow detailed written and verbal instructions, SOPs, and quality procedures.
• Capability to work in a cleanroom environment 100% of the time, following strict cleanliness and contamination control standards.
• Willingness and ability to work 1st shift Monday through Friday and to work Saturdays as needed.
• Reliability and stable work history suitable for a long‑term contract assignment.

• 1 year of manufacturing experience with microscope work (aligned with Assembler I level).
• 2 years of medical device assembly experience with microscope work (aligned with Assembler II level).
• Prior medical device manufacturing experience.
• Previous cleanroom experience in a production or assembly environment.
• Experience with catheter assembly or similar medical tubing products.
• Familiarity with mechanical assembly and basic electrical assembly tasks.
• Experience using hand tools for assembly work.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting.
• Openness to a 12–18 month contract assignment.

Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.00/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…