Chemline Technician IV - (1st Shift)

Job Description

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 Technician IV to join us in Phoenix, AZ!

The Chemline Technician IV performs advanced cleaning, processing, and inspection activities to support laboratory and cleanroom operations with minimal supervision. This role executes complex chemical cleaning, prepares tank chemistries, verifies documentation, and approves test data and travelers to ensure quality compliance. It leads assigned cleaning lines, supports R&D and first‑article processing, and identifies quality or process deviations. The technician maintains safe handling of hazardous chemicals, contributes to process improvements, and ensures consistent, high‑standard production readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• In addition to the general duties of technician III, this position performs advanced cleaning, packing, and maintenance activities. This may include extensive chemical cleaning and stripping activities, delegation and assignment of work activities, signing off on Certificate of Analysis and test data and approving travelers.
• May perform receiving, processing, wiping, scrubbing, masking, chemical processing, machine operating, etching, blasting, coating, drying, baking, and other processes, as needed.
• Is responsible for incoming, in-process and final inspection of parts. Able to work independently and perform all processes and activities related to the assigned product line.
• Participation in Quality Assurance program, safety program and completion of various training courses. Must be able to identify the occurrence of departures from the quality system.
• Specialized duties may include all of Technician III specialized duties, plus may act as a “Lead” technician for the assigned cleaning line(s), provide assistance to the R&D group for specialized cleaning activities, and assignment to the cleaning of 1st Article products.
• Safe use and disposition of hazardous chemicals for cleaning.
• May provide assistance in process improvement activities.
• On occasion, may deliver parts to customers using company delivery vehicle.
• Learn and understand a variety of tank chemistries.
• Follow the chemical recipe to prepare chemistry tanks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires very good communication skills. Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to development of concepts and techniques, and to complete tasks in creative and effective ways, with little or no supervision.
• Works on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Requires a very substantial understanding of general job duties, as well as the technical aspects of the job.
• May determine methods and procedures for new assignments and may provide guidance to other support personnel.
• Apply job skills and company’s policies and procedures to complete a variety of semi-routine tasks. Normally receive general instructions on routine work, and detailed instruction on new tasks.
• Apply job skills and company’s policies and procedures to complete a variety of semi-routine tasks.
• Receive general instructions on routine work, and detailed instruction on new tasks.
• Must be able to obtain respirator certification after employment.
• 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.
• Computer literate, knowledge of MS Word, and Excel is preferred.

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.

Educational/Certification Requirement :

• Normally requires a HS Diploma
• 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Experience Requirement:

• Requires aptitude, and a substantial understanding of all cleanroom processes.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Work Experience:

• Knowledge/aptitude, and basic understanding of cleanroom packing
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Physical Demands and Working Conditions :

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.

Working Conditions:

• Must wear cleanroom garments and safety personal protective items depending upon work activity.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Able to do some repetitive tasks related to wiping, scrubbing and detailing parts.
• Usually involves handling of hazardous chemicals.

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.