Blasting & Surface Prep Technician (2nd Shift)

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UCT is looking for a talented Blast Technician to join us in Hillsboro, OR!

Blast Technician is a hands-on role specializing in precision media blasting to clean, prepare, and finish components to exact specifications. You’ll operate and adjust blasting equipment, select proper media, and ensure consistent, high-quality results. You’ll also support cleaning, masking, and coating processes as needed. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll follow SOPs, maintain strict safety standards, and use proper PPE when handling materials. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in quality work and wants to grow technical skills in manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary (Blast-Focused) Responsibilities

• Perform media blasting operations using various blast equipment and media types to clean, texture, or prepare parts to engineering specifications.
• Set up, operate, and adjust blasting equipment including pressure, media flow, and cycle time.
• Inspect blasted components to ensure surface quality, cleanliness, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain blast cabinets, equipment, and media to ensure consistent process performance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or part damage and escalate as needed.
• Follow process controls and documentation for repeatable and controlled blasting outcomes.

Secondary/General Production Responsibilities

• Process parts using chemical and manual cleaning methods as needed.
• Perform receiving, masking, wiping, scrubbing, chemical processing, machine operation, coating, drying, and baking.
• Follow all SOPs, Lean manufacturing principles, and safety standards.
• Complete required training and certifications for assigned processes.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and 6S standards within the work area.
• Accurately document process steps, SPC data, and production activity.
• Participate in safety programs, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on experience with media blasting processes, equipment, and materials preferred.
• Understanding of surface preparation requirements and defect identification.
• Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with high quality and throughput.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain process consistency.
• Strong time management, organization, and accountability.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends or evenings as needed.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom PPE (hairnet, frock, etc.).

Education, Certifications, Requirements
• High School Diploma/GED or related field preferred.
• AA degree in a technical field or some college preferred.
• Certifications in chemical handling, cleanroom operations, or Lean manufacturing.
• 1 year experience in manufacturing processes or materials.
• Experience in parts cleaning and coating technologies is desired.
• Kaizen or Lean training is a major plus.
• Media blast experience.
• Quality Assurance experience.
• Previous experience in the Parts cleaning industry is a major plus.
• High-tech or Semiconductor experience.

Work Environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in an office 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.
• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Stand for LONG periods.
• Lift to 40 lbs. consistently.
• Work with hazardous chemicals daily.
• 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.

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.