Cleanroom Technician I (Temp - 2nd Shift)

 Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! 

UCT is looking for a talented Cleanroom Technician I to join us in Fremont, CA!

*Temp to Permanent Opportunity – Starting at $20/hr*

The Production Technician works in our Advanced Technology Cleaning Centers (ATCC)® to process and clean (eliminating micro-contamination) our customers’ new and in process tool chamber parts.  These manufacturing processes may use various machines, processes, and chemicals to meet the varying needs of chemistry, material composition, and coatings of different parts components.  Processes may take place in a cleanroom or chemical processing environment. He/she may receive, package, bag, inspect, and ship parts.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to avoid exposure and protect the individual.  The Production Technician follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality processes to perform parts cleaning and to meet the needs of our customers. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process parts utilizing both chemical and manual cleaning methods. 
• May perform receiving, processing, wiping, scrubbing, masking, chemical processing, machine operating, etching, blasting, coating, drying, baking, and other processes, as needed.
• Follows all SOPs, Lean manufacturing processes, company policies and practices.
• Complete training on assigned processes. 
• Perform daily organization and upkeep of assigned process area.
• If required, handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely.  Follow all policies and directions for safe use of and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Participation and adherence to safety program and completion of various trainings.
• Must have good organizational skills, and the ability to efficiently managing their time and report on achievement towards goals.
• Maintain high degree of safety and environmental awareness through the practice of safe work habits and 6S.
• Seeks to advance skills and learn new processes.
• Attendance is an essential duty of the position.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle repetitive work and provide fast turn-around on production related to masking, wiping, processing parts.
• Good verbal and written communications
• Must be computer literate, in particular Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule including some weekend and evening work.
• Must be able to wear work area gowning and other required PPE.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED. Technical associate’s degree or some college.
• Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree or equivalent experience.

Work Experience:

• 1 + years of related experience working in a production/cleanroom environment a plus

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing for a LONG PERIODS of time
• Lift up to 5 TO 20 lbs.
• Work with hazardous chemicals
• Work in a cleanroom environment
• Must be able to read and comprehend directions.
• Must be able to hear and speak to communicate with co-workers.  Accommodations can be made for emergency alerts for any deaf employees.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, and debris.
• Subject to vibrations.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

At Ultra Clean Technology, we do not just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations. 

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $17.30 and $25.00/hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including variable pay and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO (Paid Time Off) and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these additional compensation and benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.