Technician III

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.

The Production Technician III 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 needs of particular chemistry, material composition, and coatings of different parts components. Processes may take place in a cleanroom or chemical processing environment. The role may include receiving, packaging, bagging, inspecting, and shipping parts. Safety is our number one priority, and 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 meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Process parts utilizing both chemical and manual cleaning methods.
• Perform receiving, processing, wiping, scrubbing, masking, chemical processing, machine operating, etching, blasting, coating, drying, baking, and other processes as needed.
• Follow all SOPs, Lean manufacturing processes, company policies, and practices.
• Complete training on assigned processes.
• Perform daily organization and upkeep of assigned process area.
• Learn and understand a variety of tank chemistries and follow chemical recipes to prepare chemistry tanks.
• Attend monthly Communication meetings and training programs as required.
• Handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely, following all policies and directions for safe use and proper disposal.
• Participate in and adhere to the safety program and complete various training.
• Maintain good organizational skills and efficiently manage time and report on achievement toward goals.
• Maintain a high degree of safety and environmental awareness through safe work habits and 6S.
• Seek to advance skills and learn new processes.
• Take SPC measurements and log data.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred; AA degree in a technical field is a plus.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in manufacturing processes or materials or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
• Media blast experience.
• Quality Assurance experience.
• Kaizen or Lean training is a plus.
• Previous experience in the parts cleaning industry or with parts cleaning and coating technologies is preferred.
• Ability to handle repetitive work and provide fast turn-around on production tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, with knowledge of 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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Work in a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Lift up to 40 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Work with hazardous chemicals daily.
• 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 deaf employees).
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.