Cleanroom Technician I in Austin, Texas at Apparent Technologies Inc

For over 20 years, Apparent Technologies has been a leading engineering and manufacturing company supporting the semiconductor industry. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Cleanroom Technician I to join our team at our Austin, TX facility.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the cleanliness, integrity, and quality of ultra-high-purity (UHP) gas delivery components used in semiconductor manufacturing. Competitive hourly pay is based on experience and qualifications, along with the comprehensive benefits listed below.

Candidates with experience in cleanroom manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or quality inspection will be given priority during the interview process. We provide comprehensive training, career advancement opportunities, and the ability to grow into specialized manufacturing and quality roles.

• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Various benefits through the ADP Marketplace, including discounts on shopping, travel, and even pet insurance

• Clean precision weldments, tubing, valves, fittings, manifolds, and gas delivery components using approved cleaning, rinsing, ultrasonic, flushing, drying, and contamination-control processes.
• Protect critical sealing surfaces, internal passages, threads, machined features, and finished surfaces throughout the cleaning and handling process.
• Safely operate ultrasonic cleaning systems, filtered drying equipment, and other cleanroom processing equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Perform detailed visual inspections for contamination, particles, residue, oxidation, scratches, watermarks, and other surface defects.
• Conduct helium mass spectrometer leak testing and support particle count testing, cleanliness verification, and other quality assurance activities.
• Verify components meet customer specifications, internal quality standards, and ISO 9001 requirements prior to packaging and shipment.
• Identify nonconforming products and communicate quality concerns to Quality, Engineering, or Production leadership.

• Package completed assemblies using approved cleanroom bags, caps, plugs, heat sealing equipment, and labeling procedures to maintain product cleanliness.
• Verify part numbers, revisions, quantities, serial numbers, job travelers, and manufacturing documentation prior to shipment.
• Maintain complete product traceability throughout cleaning, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping processes.

• Accurately complete production travelers, cleaning logs, inspection records, leak test reports, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Follow customer specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and controlled procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written records supporting ISO 9001 quality standards.

• Follow all cleanroom gowning requirements, contamination control procedures, chemical handling guidelines, PPE requirements, and company safety policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area using 5S principles.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Technicians, Orbital Welders, Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Production leadership to meet daily production goals and customer delivery schedules.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and contamination reduction.

• Experience: Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred. Experience in cleanroom, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or other precision manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Cleanroom manufacturing practices
  • Contamination control
  • Precision component handling
  • Basic mechanical assembly
  • Manufacturing documentation
  • Quality inspection techniques
  • ISO 9001 manufacturing environments (preferred)
  • Leak testing or particle testing (preferred)
• Skills:
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions and documented procedures
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Ability to recognize quality defects and nonconforming conditions
  • Dependable with a strong commitment to quality and safety

• Experience in cleanroom, semiconductor, UHP gas delivery, medical device, aerospace, or precision manufacturing
• Experience cleaning stainless steel tubing, weldments, vacuum components, or gas delivery assemblies
• Experience with helium mass spectrometer leak detection
• Experience with ultrasonic cleaning, particle count testing, chemical cleaning, flushing, rinsing, or filtered gas drying
• Experience working with highly controlled manufacturing documentation and traceability systems

• Ability to stand and perform repetitive hand movements throughout the workday
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments, gloves, safety glasses, and other required PPE for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to safely handle chemicals, cleaning equipment, and delicate high-value precision components
• Excellent visual acuity to identify contamination, cosmetic defects, labeling discrepancies, and surface imperfections

Founded in 2004, Apparent Technologies, Inc. provides precision machining, engineering, design, orbital welding, and high-purity manufacturing services for the semiconductor industry. We specialize in Hastelloy HC22, stainless steel fabrication, and complex UHP gas delivery systems.

As an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with a Class 100 Cleanroom, we utilize patented, state-of-the-art welding and monitoring technologies that distinguish us from other manufacturers. Our experienced team proudly serves local, regional, and international customers from our Austin, Texas facility while maintaining an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.