Chemline Technician IV - (1st Shift)

About the Role

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, and a passion for success—join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Technician IV to join our team in Phoenix, AZ. The Chemline Technician IV performs advanced cleaning, processing, and inspection activities to support laboratory and cleanroom operations with minimal supervision. This role executes complex chemical cleaning, prepares tank chemistries, verifies documentation, and approves test data and travelers to ensure quality compliance. It leads assigned cleaning lines, supports R&D and first-article processing, and identifies quality or process deviations. The technician maintains safe handling of hazardous chemicals, contributes to process improvements, and ensures consistent, high-standard production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cleaning, packing, and maintenance activities, including extensive chemical cleaning and stripping.
• Delegate and assign work activities, sign off on Certificate of Analysis and test data, and approve travelers.
• Execute receiving, processing, wiping, scrubbing, masking, chemical processing, machine operating, etching, blasting, coating, drying, baking, and other processes as needed.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspection of parts.
• Work independently and perform all processes and activities related to the assigned product line.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance program, safety program, and complete various training courses.
• Identify departures from the quality system.
• Act as a “Lead” technician for assigned cleaning line(s).
• Provide assistance to the R&D group for specialized cleaning activities and assignment to the cleaning of 1st Article products.
• Ensure safe use and disposition of hazardous chemicals for cleaning.
• Assist in process improvement activities.
• On occasion, deliver parts to customers using a company delivery vehicle.
• Learn and understand a variety of tank chemistries and follow chemical recipes to prepare chemistry tanks.
• Take SPC measurements and log data.
• Maintain a high degree of safety and environmental awareness through safe work habits and 6S.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.
• Substantial understanding of all cleanroom processes.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Aptitude and basic understanding of cleanroom packing.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain respirator certification before employment.
• Computer literate; knowledge of MS Word and Excel is preferred.

Skills

• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to work as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of concepts and techniques.
• Ability to complete tasks in creative and effective ways with little or no supervision.
• Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required.
• Very substantial understanding of general job duties and technical aspects of the job.
• May determine methods and procedures for new assignments and provide guidance to other support personnel.
• Applies job skills and company policies to complete a variety of semi-routine tasks.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must wear cleanroom garments and safety personal protective items depending on work activity.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks related to wiping, scrubbing, and detailing parts.
• Usually involves handling hazardous chemicals.