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The Assembly Technician Lead builds and tests electromechanical components and subassemblies for gas delivery systems, ensuring quality and precision in a cleanroom environment. This role provides day‑to‑day leadership and direction to assembly personnel, supports production planning and schedule attainment, and promotes a safe, organized workspace. The Lead drives consistent execution of standard work using visual controls and Lean manufacturing practices, troubleshoots issues, and contributes to continuous improvement to improve throughput, quality, and delivery performance.

• Assemble and test electromechanical systems and subassemblies according to engineering specifications.
• Provide guidance and work direction to cleanroom assembly personnel.
• Develop and manage work schedules in coordination with the Manufacturing Manager.
• Participate in production meetings and communicate relevant updates to the assembly team.
• Conduct on‑the‑job training and support skill development for team members.
• Operate hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks safely and efficiently.
• Apply 5S and visual control principles to maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Support quality assurance efforts and perform general inspection and troubleshooting.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support production goals.
• Monitor daily production output and assist in achieving schedule attainment goals.
• Escalate quality, material, equipment, and manpower issues to supervision as appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery.
• Assist with cross‑training and certification of assembly personnel.

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.

• Demonstrated leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Skilled in conducting hands‑on training and mentoring.
• Strong manual dexterity and proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Familiarity with GD&T principles and cable routing, harness configuration, soldering, wiring, and crimping standards.
• Proficient in advanced assembly techniques and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new products and procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel occasionally as needed.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.
• Some technician coursework and/or AA technical degree or equivalent 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Works in a manufacturing and/or cleanroom environment.
• 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.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• 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 of time.
• Ability to talk on phone and use computer for extended periods of time may be required.

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. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.