Aerospace and Defense, Cleaning Equipment, Cleanroom, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Educational Technology, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Mechanical Assembly, Medical Equipment, Optics, Organizational Skills, Product Positioning, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Semiconductors, Team Player, Technical Writing, Writing Skills
Position Summary
The Clean Room Specialist is responsible for performing precision cleaning, handling, inspection, assembly support, packaging, and contamination control of optical components and assemblies in a controlled clean room environment. This position ensures products meet Syntec Optics' stringent cleanliness, quality, and customer requirements while maintaining compliance with clean room protocols and company procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning of optical components using approved solvents, ultrasonic cleaners, DI water systems, and other cleaning equipment.
- Handle precision optical components using proper contamination control techniques.
- Inspect parts for cleanliness, cosmetic defects, and contamination using microscopes and inspection equipment.
- Package optical components in accordance with customer specifications and work instructions.
- Assemble simple optical and mechanical assemblies within the clean room.
- Follow all clean room gowning and contamination control procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the clean room and workstations.
- Complete required production documentation and quality records accurately.
- Assist Quality Assurance with inspections and documentation as needed.
- Identify and report product defects, equipment issues, or process concerns.
- Follow all ESD, FOD, ISO, and safety procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
- Support cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in a clean room, medical device, semiconductor, aerospace, or precision manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience handling delicate optical components is highly desirable.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to follow written work instructions and technical documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of clean room protocols and contamination control.
- Ability to use microscopes and precision inspection equipment.
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Ability to recognize cosmetic defects and contamination.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Good vision, including close visual acuity (corrective lenses acceptable).
- Ability to wear clean room garments, gloves, masks, and other required PPE for extended periods.
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Syntec Technologies, Inc.