Production Lead

Production Lead

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UCT is looking for a talented Production Lead to join us in Phoenix, AZ!

Production Lead is a hands-on role specializing in precision media blasting to clean, prepare, and finish components to exact specifications. You'll operate and adjust blasting equipment, select proper media, and ensure consistent, high-quality results. You'll also support cleaning, masking, and coating processes as needed. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll follow SOPs, maintain strict safety standards, and use proper PPE when handling materials. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in quality work and wants to grow technical skills in manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary (Blast-Focused) Responsibilities

• Perform media blasting operations using various blast equipment and media types to clean, texture, or prepare parts to engineering specifications.
• Set up, operate, and adjust blasting equipment including pressure, media flow, and cycle time.
• Inspect blasted components to ensure surface quality, cleanliness, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain blast cabinets, equipment, and media to ensure consistent process performance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or part damage and escalate as needed.
• Follow process controls and documentation for repeatable and controlled blasting outcomes.

Secondary/General Production Responsibilities

• Process parts using chemical and manual cleaning methods as needed.
• Perform receiving, masking, wiping, scrubbing, chemical processing, machine operation, coating, drying, and baking.
• Follow all SOPs, Lean manufacturing principles, and safety standards.
• Complete required training and certifications for assigned processes.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and 6S standards within the work area.
• Accurately document process steps, SPC data, and production activity.
• Participate in safety programs, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with policies.
• The Team Leader is responsible for assisting Production Supervisor regarding safety, quality, and overall production of our customers product.
• The Team Leader must demonstrate integrity, dependability, leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and an overall general knowledge of the facility and parts cleaning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong hands-on experience with media blasting processes, equipment, and materials.
• Understanding of surface preparation requirements and defect identification.
• Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with high quality and throughput.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain process consistency.
• Strong time management, organization, and accountability.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends or evenings as needed.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom PPE (hairnet, frock, etc.).

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical training preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience preferred, with a strong emphasis on media blasting.
• Demonstrated experience operating blasting equipment in a production environment.
• Experience in parts cleaning, coating, or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience is a plus.
• Quality inspection or QA experience is beneficial.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a cleanroom and/or production environment, not a traditional office setting.
• Exposure to chemicals, blast media, and controlled process environments.
• PPE is required at all times.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs consistently.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and operate production equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate instructions effectively.

Additional Information

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable.
• Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.

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.

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