Cleanroom Technician IV (1st Shift)

Join Ultra Clean Technology (UCT), a global leader in ultra-high purity cleaning and services for the semiconductor industry. We support the world's leading chipmakers by delivering contamination-controlled solutions that improve yield, performance, and uptime. At our Phoenix Services site, your work directly impacts the technology powering AI, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.

UCT is looking for a talented Cleanroom Technician IV to join us in Phoenix, AZ!

The Cleanroom Technician IV is a senior-level precision handling and contamination control expert responsible for final-stage processing, inspection, and packaging of semiconductor components within a controlled cleanroom environment.

This role ensures parts meet strict cleanliness, handling, and documentation standards prior to customer delivery and CoA release. The Technician IV leads cleanroom operations, supports critical builds, and drives consistency in particle-free handling and defect prevention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced cleanroom processing, including precision wiping, detailing, and final packaging
• Execute strict particle-sensitive handling techniques to prevent contamination or damage
• Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections for cleanliness, defects, and packaging integrity
• Review and approve travelers, inspection records, and release documentation
• Lead daily cleanroom operations, assigning and verifying work across technicians
• Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols, gowning standards, and contamination control practices
• Support first article builds, priority orders, and customer-specific requirements
• Identify defects, process gaps, and quality risks; initiate corrective actions
• Train and mentor junior technicians on handling, inspection, and packaging standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and support process traceability
• Participate in continuous improvement and 6S initiatives
• May assist with staging, shipping prep, or customer deliveries when required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of:

• Cleanroom behavior, contamination control, and particle prevention

• Precision handling and packaging for high-value components

• Ability to:

• Work independently in a high-discipline, high-precision environment

• Lead teams and maintain consistent execution of standard work

• Detect and resolve defects with strong attention to detail

• Experience with:

• Inspection methods and quality documentation

• Semiconductor, aerospace, or similar clean manufacturing environments

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Effective communication and teamwork abilities

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, production systems)

• Commitment to safety, quality, and process consistency

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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 4-6+ years of experience in:
• Cleanroom manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or similar precision environment

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:

• Cleanroom protocols and contamination control

• Precision part handling and packaging standards

• Experience with:

• Inspection methods (visual, dimensional, defect identification)

• Work instructions, travelers, and quality documentation

Leadership Competencies

• Ability to:
• Lead by example in a high-discipline environment
• Train and mentor junior technicians
• Maintain consistency under high-volume, high-precision conditions

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

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 the essential functions.

Physical & Work Environment

• Full cleanroom gowning required (bunny suit, gloves, mask, etc.)
• Standing for extended periods
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive fine-motor tasks (wiping, handling, packaging)
• Strict adherence to contamination control behaviors

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.