Cleanroom Technician III – Parts Cleaning & Chemical Processing

Job Overview

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 Cleanroom Technician III to join us in Hillsboro, OR.

The Cleanroom Technician III supports advanced cleaning and processing operations within specialized manufacturing environments, ensuring parts meet strict quality and cleanliness standards. This role performs chemical and manual cleaning, operates processing equipment, and follows SOPs and safety protocols in cleanroom and chemical environments. By preparing chemical solutions, maintaining organized work areas, and adhering to quality and environmental standards, the Technician III ensures consistent, high‑quality output while contributing to operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

• 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.
• Follow all SOPs, Lean manufacturing processes, company policies, and practices.
• Complete training on assigned processes.
• Perform daily organization and upkeep of assigned process area.
• Learn and understand a variety of tank chemistries.
• Follow the chemical recipe to prepare chemistry tanks.
• Attend monthly communication meetings and training programs as required.
• If required, 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 training.
• Must have good organizational skills, and the ability to efficiently manage their time and report on achievement towards goals.
• Maintain a high degree of safety and environmental awareness through the practice of safe work habits and 6S.
• Seeks to advance skills and learn new processes.

• 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.

• Ability to take SPC measurements and log data.
• Computer literate, knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle repetitive work and provide fast turn‑around on production related to masking, wiping, processing parts.
• Good verbal and written communications.
• Must be computer literate, in particular, 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 and other required PPE.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• AA degree in a technical field.

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing processes or materials or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
• Media blast experience.
• Quality Assurance experience.
• Kaizen or Lean training a plus.
• Previous experience in the parts cleaning industry a plus.
• Experience in parts cleaning and coating technologies preferred.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a cleanroom environment.
• 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.
• Must be able to read and comprehend directions.
• Must be able to hear and speak to communicate with coworkers. Accommodation can be made for emergency alerts for any deaf employees.

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

• 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.