Cleanroom Operator - (Temp To Hire) (30299)

Pentagon Technologies; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cleanroom Operator for temporary placement through a staffing agency with potential for conversion to full‑time.

You will follow safety and quality processes to ensure parts are dried, cleaned, and labeled correctly for semiconductor environments. Responsibilities include reading work orders, inspecting parts, operating ovens, and using specialized equipment to verify cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is recommended.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround.
• Previous experience in parts cleaning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety protocols and promote a safe culture.
• Ensure parts cleaned and refurbished meet customer specs and pass visual inspection.
• Read and comprehend internal documents such as work order travelers, inventory records, and logs.
• Visually inspect parts for cosmetic defects and compliance with specifications.
• Load/unload ovens and dry parts using appropriate equipment.
• Use particle counting and inspection tools to verify cleanliness and record data.
• Package, label, and seal parts according to clean room procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

1 year manufacturing experience

Job description

Pentagon Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing mission‑critical semiconductor services that touch every device with a computer chip inside. Our customers include the largest semiconductor chip and OEM tool manufacturers in the industry. We stay at the forefront of our industry through innovation, technical proficiency, and our amazing employees. Our industry is in the midst of unprecedented growth and Pentagon is seeking outstanding candidates to join our team!

Position Summary

As a Cleanroom Operator at Pentagon, you will perform tasks to ensure parts cleaned and refurbished meet internal and customer specifications and will perform properly when used in a semiconductor environment. You will follow processes and use various tools and equipment to ensure parts are dried properly, meet customer cleanliness requirements, pass visual inspection, and are packaged and labeled properly. The role is initially offered as a temporary position through a staffing agency. Successful candidates who demonstrate strong performance and are a good fit for the team may have the opportunity to convert to a full‑time, direct employee after completing the contract period, subject to business needs.

Shift Availability

• Day Shift (M-F 6am-2:30pm)
• Swing Shift (M-F 2pm-10:30pm)
• Graveyard Shift (Su-Th 10pm-6:30am)

Essential Duties

• Follow all safety protocols and assist in promoting a safe culture
• Follow all quality protocols to meet customer specifications
• Read and comprehend internal documents such as work order travelers, inventory records, and logs
• Visually inspect parts for cosmetic defects per customer or internal criteria
• Use handheld CDA nozzles to thoroughly dry parts
• Load and unload ovens to remove residual moisture from parts
• Use particle counting equipment to verify part cleanliness
• Use inspection equipment to take and record data for various part measurements
• Perform assembly of parts if required
• Visually inspect parts for compliance to Customer and Internal specifications
• Use specific chemicals to rework parts, if possible, to pass visual inspection
• Package, label, and seal parts according to specification in clean room packaging to maintain cleanliness
• Multitask to process multiple parts simultaneously while adhering to process standards
• Maintain clean and orderly work environment including tasks on the daily housekeeping checklist

Qualifications

• Previous experience in parts cleaning is a plus
• Attention to detail
• 1 year experience in manufacturing desired
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced work environment requiring quick turnaround

Safety

Employee will be trained in, and is to follow and lead by example, all general safety requirements of Pentagon Technologies as well as specific safety regulatory requirements.

Work Environment

Must be able to function well in an office environment. Must also be able to work in a controlled chemical and wastewater environment. Must be able to perform in a laboratory environment. Persons who are sensitive to chemical environments with such medical conditions as asthma, allergies, or extreme sensitivity to chemicals may not be considered as good candidates for this position.

Physical Demands

Must pass Company required screening tests. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand, reach with hands and arms and perform light routine office work, which includes computer workstation usage. Should be able to pick up 40 lbs on an occasional or regular basis.

Be advised that Pentagon Technologies does not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates who do not reside near the posted location will be responsible for covering all relocation costs. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge and agree that they will be solely responsible for any expenses incurred in relocating to the area if selected for the role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pentagon Technologies is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment of associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.