Assembly Technician - Swing Shift

Assembly Technician - Swing Shift 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Job Category: Operations

Requisition Number: ASSEM
005514

Posted:
February 12, 2026 | Full-Time | On-site

Pleasanton, 1072 Serpentine Ln, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA

Tekni Plex Healthcare leverages its world‑class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery.

We harness the power of world‑class materials scientists, a global network of application‑specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions.

We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance.

Peridot, a division of Tekni Plex Inc, is a medical device manufacturing company in Pleasanton, CA. The position is for an experienced Assembly Technician on the Swing shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). Pay Range: $18‑$22 DOE.

• Perform a wide variety of tasks and processes required to build, assemble, inspect, measure, and package products in a controlled and/or standard manufacturing environment using small hand‑tools, microscopes, and various machines/equipment.
• Read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, company policies and memos.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, preferably medical devices.
• Experience with assembly of products, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Must be able to perform repetitive job tasks.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and build per print (a plus).
• Must desire working in a team environment.
• Experience operating machines (a plus).
• Experience using microscopes (preferred).
• Good manual dexterity skills.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to work using a microscope for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to wear cleanroom & safety attire such as smock, hairnet, mask, booties, and safety glasses.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and blueprints. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

The role requires regular standing, walking, talking or hearing, handling, reaching, and occasional sitting, climbing or balancing. Must regularly lift up to 10 lbs and frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. Noise level is usually moderate.

Tekni Plex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability as long as essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.