Technician

The Cleanroom Production Technician sets up and operates production equipment in a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing environment, ensuring that wafer lots are transported accurately, processes are followed precisely, and product quality is maintained through careful data entry and visual inspection. This role works closely with a team to resolve quality and productivity challenges while strictly adhering to safety, cleanroom, chemical handling, and wafer handling procedures.

• Set up and operate production equipment according to established production priorities and procedures.
• Transport and deliver wafer lots throughout a 100,000-square-foot cleanroom in a safe and timely manner.
• Perform accurate data entry related to production activities, inventory, and quality records.
• Conduct visual quality control checks to ensure wafers and materials meet required standards.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve quality and productivity issues and maintain smooth workflow across departments.
• Follow all specified safety procedures, including cleanroom protocols, chemical handling, and wafer handling guidelines.
• Handle materials and chemicals safely and efficiently in a cleanroom and warehouse-type environment.
• Maintain pace of work to ensure continuous workflow and support production needs in other departments.
• Use inventory control practices to track and manage wafer lots and related materials.
• Support shipping, receiving, loading, packing, and picking activities as needed to meet production and delivery schedules.
• Operate material handling tools and equipment such as carts and, where applicable, forklifts and RF scanners, in accordance with training and safety standards.
• Accurately follow written procedures and verbal instructions for all tasks and processes.
• Document communication and pass-down notes clearly to ensure effective handoffs between shifts.
• Work a full-time compressed work week schedule, maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality on a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Comply with all cleanroom rules, including restrictions on personal items and grooming products, to protect product integrity.

• Demonstrated ability to follow strict processes, written procedures, and verbal directions accurately.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within a team environment, including clear pass-down notes between shifts.
• Experience in material handling and working in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and adhere to all cleanroom protocols.
• Capability to walk and stand frequently throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs frequently during the shift.
• Ability to lift items above head with two hands and manipulate wafer boxes using fingers.
• Ability to push and pull carts with loads up to 25 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry and visual quality control.
• Reliability and commitment to excellent attendance and punctuality on a compressed work week schedule.

• Experience with inventory control, loading, shipping and receiving, packing, picking, and general warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations and semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience using RF scanners for tracking materials and inventory.
• Forklift experience or certification is beneficial for material handling tasks.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ability to adapt to rotating or alternating shift schedules within a 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Comfort working overtime when needed, including shifts longer than 10 hours.

Employees join a large, established organization that offers strong benefits and real opportunities for advancement, as demonstrated by promotions from this role into maintenance and other areas. The company provides medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and additional benefits to support long-term financial and personal well-being. Team members may also qualify for a discretionary performance-based bonus tied to personal and company results, creating a culture that recognizes and rewards high performance and growth.

This role is based in a semiconductor manufacturing facility with extensive cleanroom operations. All duties are performed in a controlled cleanroom environment while wearing specialized garments, including a full-body jumpsuit, safety glasses, nitrile gloves, face mask, hairnet, hood, and cleanroom shoes. The cleanroom strictly prohibits personal cell phones, makeup, hairspray, hair gel, perfume, and cologne to protect product quality and maintain contamination control. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using full-time compressed work week schedules. Shifts are 12 hours long, with all schedules requiring work on either Saturday or Sunday. The available compressed work week shifts include: D1 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM6:00 PM), N1 (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, 6:00 PM6:00 AM, with an average wage differential), D2 (every other Wednesday, then Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6:00 AM6:00 PM), and N2 (every other Wednesday, then Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 6:00 PM6:00 AM, with an average wage differential). Overtime is paid after 10 hours worked each shift. The environment is fast-paced, highly structured, and focused on safety, precision, and adherence to cleanroom standards.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Beaverton,OR.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.