Cleanroom Critical Cleaning Technician

Description

Position Summary

A1J Technologies is seeking a Cleanroom Critical Cleaning Technician to support our precision cleaning and wet processing operations. This role is responsible for cleaning high-precision components in a Class 100 cleanroom environment using controlled processes designed to meet strict customer, industry, and quality requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, quality, and handling.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform precision cleaning of components using wet processing and critical cleaning methods in a controlled cleanroom environment
- Follow work instructions, process specifications, and customer requirements to ensure parts meet cleanliness standards
- Handle precision parts carefully to prevent contamination, damage, or mix-ups
- Operate cleaning equipment, tanks, ultrasonic systems, drying equipment, and other related processing tools
- Inspect parts visually and verify cleanliness requirements are met before release to the next operation
- Maintain cleanroom protocols, including proper gowning, material handling, and contamination control practices
- Complete production travelers, cleaning logs, and other required documentation accurately and clearly
- Support packaging of cleaned components in accordance with cleanroom and customer requirements
- Help maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness of the cleanroom and wet processing areas
- Communicate issues related to quality, process deviations, equipment, or part condition to supervisors or engineering
- Work closely with quality, production, and engineering teams to ensure customer expectations are achieved

What Success Looks Like in This Role

- Consistently processes parts to required cleanliness standards
- Maintains strict adherence to cleanroom discipline and process control
- Produces accurate documentation and supports strong traceability
- Helps protect customer parts through careful handling and attention to detail
- Contributes to a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

- Controlled clean room environment with strict contamination protocols.
- Standing for extended periods and performing repetitive hand tasks.
- May require overtime or weekend shifts to meet production demands.

Benefits:

- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Employer Match

Requirements

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in cleanroom, critical cleaning, wet processing, semiconductor, aerospace, medical device, or precision manufacturing environments preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow defined procedures exactly
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, travelers, and specifications
- Good organizational skills and commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining accuracy
- Comfortable working with PPE, cleanroom gowning, and chemical cleaning processes
- Ability to stand for extended periods and handle parts and materials carefully

Preferred:

- Experience working in a Class 100 or similar cleanroom environment
- Familiarity with contamination control and clean handling requirements
- Experience with ultrasonic cleaning, chemical baths, rinsing, drying, or passivation-related processes
- Basic understanding of manufacturing quality standards and documentation requirements
- Bilingual in English and Spanish