QA/QC Cleanroom Technician

JOB TITLE: Operations QAQC Cleanroom Technician II

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager

SUMMARY:

Operations QAQC Cleanroom Technicians are responsible for performing final clean, drying, biking, inspecting, testing, and packaging parts and assemblies received from high-tech manufacturing customers after being fed into the cleanroom by other Operations Technicians.  Operations QAQC Cleanroom Technicians are required to complete training, understand, and follow written procedures and demonstrate ability to inspect, reassemble, test and package customer parts and equipment in a critically controlled cleanroom work environment. Operations QAQC Cleanroom Technicians are required to communicate any part defects or abnormalities observed to the Supervisor and Production Manager by issuing nonconformance reports to be shared with a customer detailing the defects detected during the QAQC inspection.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strictly adhere to all site safety, quality, and company HR conduct policies and protocols.
• Read and follow written work instructions and procedures, assuring that each step is completed and annotated when finished.
• Use all required safety equipment including hearing protection, safety glasses or face shields, respirators, and chemical process PPE.
• Handle potentially hazardous materials according to appropriate manufacturing and safety procedures.
• Complete assigned tasks using a combination of cleaning techniques including use of hand and power tools, mechanical cleaning, and chemical cleaning equipment.
• Assist in maintaining processing equipment in good working conditions.
• Perform and complete assigned tasks in a cleanroom work environment while adhering to required cleanroom garments and PPE and quality protocols.
• Support inventory management to ensure proper stocking levels are maintained.
• Ensure the work area, equipment and tools are clean and properly maintained.

Operations QAQC Cleanroom Technician II Job Requirements:

• 2-4 years previous work experience in a class 10 cleanroom environment with associated cleanroom gowning protocols and cleanroom PPE.
• 2-4 years previous work experience in a cleanroom environment performing Quality Assurance and Quality Checks on parts used in the high tech and semiconductor industry.
• Ability to read English and follow technical procedures and instructions.
• Ability to pass required drug screening and background check
• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• This is a safety sensitive position; the ability to maintain the appropriate standards is required.
• Ability to work a compressed work week:
• FE shift - 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed) plus OT
• BE shift - 6:00 am to 6:30 pm (Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat) plus OT

COMPETENCIES:

·       Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·       Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

·       Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

·       Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

·       Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

·       Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

·       Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

·       Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

·       Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

·       Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

·       Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

·       Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

·       Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

·       Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Promotes a cooperative Safety Team environment culture of mutual support.

·       Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

·       Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

·       Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·       Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job)

·       Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job)

·       Continually (more than 2/3 of the job)   

• Continually required to stand.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to work in confined spaces.
• Continually required to walk- up to 2 miles per day.
• Continually required to talk or hear.
• Continually required to perform repetitive tasks
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts

• Occasionally work in high, precarious places.
• Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, hard hat, lab coat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and respirators.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development