Cleanroom Technician; Part-Time

Cleanroom Technician

Day Shift, Part-Time (39 hours per week) 8:00am to 3:45pm, Monday thru Friday

This Cleanroom Production Operator position involves running multiple pieces of automated machinery processing silicon wafer manufacturing. The work takes place in a fast-paced cleanroom environment requiring operators to wear PPE including a hooded full-body cleanroom gown 'bunny suit' with hairnet and/or beard net, safety glasses, mouth/nose cover, nylon/nitrile gloves, and chemical apron. The cleanroom work area is air-conditioned and well-ventilated, though operators can be prone to getting hot throughout the day due to the cleanroom gown.

• Perform out-of-cycle production support tasks, including pad changes, material staging, and cleaning.
• Remove and replace polishing pads as needed to support production requirements.
• Move, handle, and stage ceramic plates and related materials throughout the work area.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of production equipment and work spaces.
• Train and become certified on polishing equipment to provide coverage for employee breaks, absences, and call-ins.
• Follow established procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Support team members and production operations as needed to ensure workflow efficiency.
• Move, lift, carry, and transport material boxes filled with poly silicon wafers, weighing approximately 10-20 pounds each frequently.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Operate a cart on wheels to transport materials and equipment weighing anywhere from 20 lbs to approximately 200 lbs by pushing/pulling.
• Operate robotic equipment to lift, unload, raise, lower, and transport material, products, and other equipment.
• Perform tasks to clean equipment and the area to meet cleanroom and 5S standards.
• Follow all documented training, procedures, and processes to meet quality and cleanroom standards.
• Report and take action to prevent or stop variations, errors, or lapses in quality.
• Ensure quality issues are reported, corrected, and not repeated.
• Identify and report suggestions for improvement to supervisor or other appropriate manager.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of a computer, keyboard, and monitor.
• Experience in software use, such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook e-mail, is desired.
• Operate a calculator and telephone.
• Effectively communicate with management and co-workers.
• Organize, be willing and ready to learn and be trained, and work well with others as part of a team but also be self-motivated and self-directed to work independently when necessary.

• Production experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to multitask and manage time well
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Time management
• Safety and quality assurance
• Experience in a cleanroom environment
• Machine operation

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook email
• Proficiency in computer usage
• Ability to operate a calculator and telephone

Work in a semi-cleanroom environment, which can be dirty at times, with noisy machines in a traditional shop-type setting. Personal protective equipment including hairnet, safety glasses, company-provided uniform, and safety shoes are required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.