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UCT is looking for a talented Fabrication Operator II to join us!

The Fabrication Operator II supports fabrication and production by performing a variety of shop processes including deburring, cutting, drilling, and tube bending. This role ensures parts are completed safely, accurately, and to specification in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform a variety of fabrication processes including:
  • Deburring and finishing parts
  • Saw cutting materials
  • Drilling and basic machining operations
  • Tube bending and forming
• Operate shop equipment safely and efficiently to meet quality and production requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and engineering drawings
• Inspect parts to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Support new product introduction (NPI) builds and prototype work with flexibility and attention to detail
• Perform material handling, staging, and part movement throughout the facility
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 6S standards
• Identify and report quality issues, defects, or equipment concerns
• Work across multiple workstations as needed to support production flow and priorities
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required PPE

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:

• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Blueprints and basic mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with:
  • Basic fabrication processes (deburring, cutting, drilling, forming)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work in a high-mix, fast-paced production environment
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with hand tools and shop equipment
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and accountability

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification a plus.

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in:
  • Manufacturing, fabrication, or machine shop environment preferred
• Experience with:
  • Deburring, sawing, drilling, or tube bending strongly preferred
• Semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing experience is a plus

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This section is required for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA)

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing and fabrication shop environment supporting precision component production
• Frequent interaction with production, engineering, and operations teams
• Moderate to fast-paced environment with changing priorities and job assignments
• Work performed in accordance with 6S and safety standards

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting
• Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of hands and arms for tools and part handling
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as deburring and processing
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity required

Environmental Exposure:

• Exposure to a metal fabrication environment including moving machinery and equipment
• Moderate to high noise levels from saws, drills, and tube bending machines
• Exposure to metal materials, sharp edges, burrs, and airborne particles
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
• Work may involve frequent interruptions and changing priorities based on production needs
• May involve exposure to varying temperatures depending on shop conditions

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.