Lead, Assembly Technician (1St Shift)

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 seeking a talented Lead, Assembly Technician to join our team in Austin, TX! The Lead produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies. Prepares work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build and test electromechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies for gas delivery systems.
• Provides work direction and leadership for cleanroom assembly personnel.
• Develops work schedules in conjunction with Manufacturing Manager.
• Attends regularly scheduled production meetings and disseminates information from the meeting to cleanroom assembly personnel.
• May provide staff training as required.
• Attendance is an essential job function.
• Works with 5s & visual controls.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Operates hand and power tools to complete assemblies.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to conduct on-the-job and skills training.
• Good manual dexterity: ability to work with hand tools.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office Suite).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of operating hand tools, portable power tools, and bench tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate to both internal and external contacts.
• GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in advanced assembly, general inspection, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of cable routing, harness configuration, soldering, wiring, crimping standards.
• Strong attention to detail; quality focused and a quick learner.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree or equivalent experience.

Work Experience:

• 5+ years of related experience working in a cleanroom environment with previous leadership experience.
• Experience in helium leak testing, module and sub-assembly testing, and inspection preferred.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs. and/or Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to stand / sit for sustained periods.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods may be required.

Environmental Exposure:

• Required to wear personal protective equipment where applicable.
• Subject to noise levels.
• Subject to hazards including electrical current, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals and debris.
• Subject to vibrations.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computer etc.

At Ultra Clean Technology, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! 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.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.