Cleanroom Technician I (2nd Shift)

Ultra Clean Technology; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Scarborough, ME is seeking a Technician I to join our cleanroom operations. You will perform chemical and manual cleaning processes to ensure parts meet quality, safety, and process requirements, following SOPs and Lean practices.

The role emphasizes safety, organization, and continuous learning, with training on assigned processes and opportunities to grow within a fast-growing semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or related field preferred.
• AA degree in a technical field or some college preferred.
• 1 year manufacturing experience; 3+ years hands-on preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process parts using chemical and manual cleaning methods.
• Follow SOPs, Lean manufacturing processes, and safety protocols.
• Complete training on assigned processes and maintain organized work areas.
• Attend safety meetings and report task progress; maintain safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Task organization

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Word and Excel

Flexible schedule including some wknds

Safety and environmental awareness

SPC measurements and data logging

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AA degree in technical field

Job description

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. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success - join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Technician I to join us in Scarborough, ME!

The Cleanroom Technician I supports cleanroom operations by performing chemical and manual cleaning processes to ensure parts meet quality, safety, and process requirements. This role follows established SOPs, Lean manufacturing practices, and safety protocols while operating equipment and handling hazardous chemicals safely. By maintaining organized work areas, completing required training, and continuously developing skills, the technician helps ensure efficient operations, environmental compliance, and consistent product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process parts utilizing both chemical and manual cleaning methods.
• May perform receiving, processing, wiping, scrubbing, masking, chemical processing, machine operating, etching, blasting, coating, drying, baking, and other processes, as needed.
• Follows all SOPs, Lean manufacturing processes, company policies, and practices.
• Complete training on assigned processes.
• Perform daily organization and upkeep of assigned process area.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and training programs.
• Handle hazardous chemicals correctly and safely. Follow all policies and directions for safe use of and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Participation and adherence to safety program and completion of various pieces of training.
• Must have exceptional skills at organizing tasks, efficiently managing their time, and the ability to report out achieved task goals.
• Maintain a high degree of safety and environmental awareness through the practice of safe work habits.
• Seeks to advance skills and learn new processes.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to handle repetitive work and provide fast turn-around on production related to masking, wiping, processing parts.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Computer literate, specifically 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: hairnet and frock.
• Maintain a high degree of safety and environmental awareness through the practice of safe work habits and 6S.
• Ability to take SPC measurements and log data.

Educational/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED or related field preferred.
• AA degree in a technical field or some college preferred.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 1-year experience in manufacturing processes or materials.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience preferred.
• 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 the essential functions.

• 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.
• 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.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.

Overnight Travel:

• Work may require out-of-town travel depending upon assignment (training and meeting).

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.