Production Lead

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UCT is looking for a talented Production Lead to join us in Phoenix, AZ!

Production Lead is a hands-on role specializing in precision media blasting to clean, prepare, and finish components to exact specifications. You’ll operate and adjust blasting equipment, select proper media, and ensure consistent, high-quality results. You’ll also support cleaning, masking, and coating processes as needed. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll follow SOPs, maintain strict safety standards, and use proper PPE when handling materials. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in quality work and wants to grow technical skills in manufacturing.

• Perform media blasting operations using various blast equipment and media types to clean, texture, or prepare parts to engineering specifications.
• Set up, operate, and adjust blasting equipment including pressure, media flow, and cycle time.
• Inspect blasted components to ensure surface quality, cleanliness, and compliance with specifications.
• Maintain blast cabinets, equipment, and media to ensure consistent process performance.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies, or part damage and escalate as needed.
• Follow process controls and documentation for repeatable and controlled blasting outcomes.

• Process parts using chemical and manual cleaning methods as needed.
• Perform receiving, masking, wiping, scrubbing, chemical processing, machine operation, coating, drying, and baking.
• Follow all SOPs, Lean manufacturing principles, and safety standards.
• Complete required training and certifications for assigned processes.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and 6S standards within the work area.
• Accurately document process steps, SPC data, and production activity.
• Participate in safety programs, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Safely handle and dispose of hazardous chemicals in accordance with policies.
• The Team Leader is responsible for assisting Production Supervisor regarding safety, quality, and overall production of our customers product.
• The Team Leader must demonstrate integrity, dependability, leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and an overall general knowledge of the facility and parts cleaning.

• Strong hands-on experience with media blasting processes, equipment, and materials.
• Understanding of surface preparation requirements and defect identification.
• Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented work with high quality and throughput.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain process consistency.
• Strong time management, organization, and accountability.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends or evenings as needed.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom PPE (hairnet, frock, etc.).

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical training preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or production experience required.
• 3 years of hands-on experience preferred, with a strong emphasis on media blasting.
• Demonstrated experience operating blasting equipment in a production environment.
• Experience in parts cleaning, coating, or semiconductor industries preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience is a plus.
• Quality inspection or QA experience is beneficial.

• Work is performed in a cleanroom and/or production environment, not a traditional office setting.
• Exposure to chemicals, blast media, and controlled process environments.
• PPE is required at all times.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Frequent kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs consistently.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and operate production equipment.
• Must be able to read, understand, and communicate instructions effectively.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided where applicable.
• Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
• Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.