Fabrication Lead CNC (2nd Shift)
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Join UCTand be part ofthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone smartcarand device that uses artificial intelligence.âThis 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!â
UCT is looking for a talented Production Lead (CNC) to join our Austin TX Products organization.
The Production Lead serves as a working lead within the CNC machining and welding area supporting daily production execution and acting as a bridge between operators supervisors and engineering. This role helps coordinate work assignments monitors quality and throughput supports troubleshooting of manufacturing issues and ensures all work is performed safely efficiently and in accordance with procedures and drawings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and support daily production activities within the CNC machining and weld shop including work assignment job sequencing and flow management.
- Serve as a technical and operational resource for CNC operators and welders during production.
- Ensure adherence to safety policies PPE requirements and hazardous material handling procedures.
- Monitor production output to ensure quality schedule and efficiency targets are met.
- Verify that work is performed according to engineering drawings work instructions and quality requirements.
- Assist Production Supervisor with identifying capacity constraints manpower needs and priority changes.
- Support troubleshooting of machining welding fixturing or process issues in partnership with Engineering.
- Review inâprocess and completed work for conformance; escalate quality issues as needed.
- Support and help deliver onâtheâjob training for operators and technicians.
- Participate in daily production meetings shift handoffs and safety discussions.
- Document production safety quality and equipment issues and escalate to the Production Supervisor.
- Track and support key production metrics (output scrap rework downtime).
- Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities related to safety quality workflow and efficiency (Lean Kaizen 5S).
- Coordinate effectively with Engineering Quality Materials Planning and Maintenance teams.
- Perform handsâon work as needed to support production demands.
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover all activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing fabrication welding or CNC machining environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or guide operators/technicians in a production setting.
- Strong understanding of shop safety quality control and standard work.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings blueprints and work instructions.
- Strong communication organization and problemâsolving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fastâpaced production environment.
- Basic computer literacy (production systems documentation Microsoft tools).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading teams in CNC machining or weld/fabrication shops.
- Handsâon knowledge of machining processes welding methods fixtures and tooling.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing Kaizen or continuous improvement methods.
- Experience assisting with production metrics KPIs or daily management systems.
- Background supporting NPI firstâarticle builds or engineering changes.
Education Certifications and Requirements
Minimum
- High school diploma or GED.
Preferred
- Associate degree or technical coursework in Manufacturing Machining Welding or Industrial Technology.
- CNC machining or welding certifications/training.
- Lean Six Sigma or safety training.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work performed in an industrial manufacturing and fabrication environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods; bend reach lift push and pull as required.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs with or without accommodation.
- Required use of PPE including safety glasses gloves hearing protection and other equipment as applicable.
- Exposure to manufacturing hazards machinery noise welding and machining operations.
Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equalâopportunity 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 or any other characteristic protected under law.
The Technician Lead provides handsâon technical expertise and daily leadership for a team of technicians supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment processes facilities or laboratory operations. This role coordinates work assignments leads troubleshooting and maintenance activities and ensures compliance with safety quality and cleanroom standards. The Technician Lead supports engineering drives operational discipline mentors junior technicians and contributes to continuous improvement in tool uptime yield throughput and overall fab performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead daily work activities for technicians including task assignment prioritization and shift coordination.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting repair maintenance and recovery actions on semiconductor tools systems or equipment.
- Support engineering with data collection experiments qualifications and root cause investigations.
- Ensure adherence to standard work safety procedures ESD protocols and cleanroom requirements.
- Review technician work quality documentation and compliance with maintenance procedures and specifications.
- Train and mentor Technicians IIII on technical skills procedures safety and best practices.
- Support equipment startups shutdowns PM execution calibrations retrofits and upgrades.
- Identify recurring equipment or process issues; collaborate with Engineering to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate shift logs CMMS/MES entries parts usage records and tool status updates.
- Provide escalation support for complex issues impacting uptime yield or production flow.
- Assist in planning and coordinating maintenance windows parts inventory and replacement needs.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability uptime cycle time and safety.
- Coordinate effectively with Engineering Production Facilities Quality and vendor/OEM teams.
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 Experience
- Minimum Qualifications
- Experience as a technician in semiconductor manufacturing advanced manufacturing facilities equipment or process support.
- Strong troubleshooting and maintenance skills for complex equipment or systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings schematics procedures and documentation.
- Strong communication teamwork and taskâcoordination skills.
- Proficient with cleanroom practices ESD protocols and safety procedures.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentoring capability.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting specific semiconductor modules (lithography etch deposition CMP implant metrology etc.).
- Familiarity with SPC data analysis equipment health metrics and root cause methods (5 Whys Fishbone etc.).
- Experience with CMMS MES maintenance documentation and escalation workflows.
- Demonstrated success improving tool uptime reducing scrap or enhancing technician performance.
- Experience coordinating crossâshift communication or leading shift handoff routines.
Education Certifications Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree in Engineering Technology Electronics Mechanical/Electrical Technology or related field
- Technical certifications in equipment maintenance facilities systems or semiconductor processes
- Training in safety cleanroom operations and continuous improvement (Lean Six Sigma)
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.
About Company
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. was founded 30 years ago in Hayward, CA. UCT is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components and parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT o ... View more
