Assembly Operator

Job Title: Assembly Operator

Location: Sylmar, CA

Pay Rate: $21.50 / hour

Shift / Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven Operator to join our cleanroom manufacturing team in Sylmar, CA. In this role, you will perform assembly, inspection, and testing operations for life-saving cardiovascular medical devices, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and leads.

Working under close supervision within a structured manufacturing cell, you will ensure all assemblies meet stringent quality, traceability, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine assembly, repair, and testing operations on intricate electro-mechanical medical devices and micro-components according to detailed work instructions.
• Complete and maintain accurate lot travelers, device history records (DHR), and quality documentation to ensure 100% part traceability.
• Utilize electronic data collection systems and internal software packages for tracking production metrics.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives within the cell to meet target scrap, yield, and cycle-time goals.
• Maintain cleanroom integrity and comply with all Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and FDA/ISO regulatory guidelines.
• Follow strict safety protocols and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) / cleanroom gowning.
• Communicate operational issues, component defects, or process bottlenecks clearly to leads and supervisors.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to handle, maneuver, and assemble very small micro-components and delicate wiring.
• Documentation & Tech: Ability to read, comprehend, and strictly follow detailed written standard operating procedures (SOPs); basic computer literacy to navigate electronic manufacturing execution systems.
• Quality Focus: Strong attention to detail with an understanding of basic cleanroom hygiene, traceability, and Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Communication: Ability to follow verbal instructions and collaborate constructively within a cell-based team environment.

ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.

Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.

Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.

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