Protocol Technician

WGNSTAR; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Select Holidays

Overtime Opportunities

On-site Facilities

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

WGNSTAR in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a full-time facilities maintenance professional to perform cleaning, safety walks, and equipment handling in a semiconductor environment. The role emphasizes strict adherence to cleanroom protocols, PPE use, and continuous improvement of safety and operations, with a pay rate of $29.00 to $32.00 per hour DOE.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic maintenance experience, and the ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds, with on-the-job

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous building cleaning or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, officials, and the public.
• Ability to learn job duties and acquire required skills through on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and protocol walks, document findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Enforce cleanroom protocols, PPE compliance, and audit requirements.
• Maintain compliant signage across labs and support areas.
• Manage FOUP/FOSB handling, storage, and reclaim shipments.
• Perform facility checks, particle sampling, and inspection support.
• Support customer visits, cleanup activities, and emergency response events.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, and operations.

Job description

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule: M-F 6:30 am-3:00 pm
Pay Rate: $29.00 - $32.00 per hr. DOE
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Benefits: This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and protocol walks, document findings, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Enforce cleanroom protocols, PPE compliance, and audit requirements.
• Maintain compliant signage across labs and support areas.
• Manage FOUP/FOSB handling, storage, and reclaim shipments.
• Perform facility checks, particle sampling, and inspection support.
• Support customer visits, cleanup activities, and emergency response events.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, and operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous building cleaning or maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with staff, officials, and the public.
• Ability to learn job duties and acquire required skills through on-the-job training.

Physical Effort/Activities

May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits:

Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.