Technician II (Chemline)

Ultra Clean Technology; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,572,800; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Chemline Technician II to perform chemical and manual processing of parts, ensuring safety and adherence to SOPs. You will support Lean initiatives and maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong attention to safety, ability to handle hazardous chemicals, and willingness to learn new processes. Prior experience in high-tech or semiconductor settings is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AA in technical field preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing processes or materials preferred; lean training a plus.
• Experience with parts cleaning and coating technologies desired.
• Kaizen/Lean training is a major plus.
• High-Tech or semiconductor exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process parts using chemical and manual cleaning methods.
• Perform additional processes such as masking, coating, drying, and related tasks as needed.
• Follow SOPs and Lean manufacturing practices; maintain safety and housekeeping.
• Complete training on assigned processes and maintain organized work area.
• Attend safety meetings and training; handle hazardous chemicals safely.
• Maintain high safety and environmental awareness and report progress on task goals.
• Seek to advance skills and learn new processes.

Skills

Repetitive work handling

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy (MS Word & Excel)

Flexible schedule (weekends/evenings)

Safety & Lean practices (6S)

SPC measurements and data logging

Education

High School Diploma/GED

AA degree in technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 Chemline Technician II to join us in Phoenix, AZ. The Technician II performs chemical and manual processing of parts, including cleaning, masking, coating, and operating equipment to meet production standards. This role ensures compliance with safety protocols and environmental regulations while handling hazardous materials. It supports continuous improvement through organization, task management, and process training. By maintaining a clean, safe work area and adhering to SOPs, the Technician II contributes to efficient operations and high-quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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, or 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.