Precision Component Cleaning & Materials Handling Technician
$52,000–$62,400 year
On-siteSan Diego, California, United States
Job Summary
Prepare, clean, and package precision-machined components using ultrasonic equipment and approved solvents while adhering to contamination-control standards. Operate cleaning processes with deionized water rinses and inspect finished parts for damage before releasing them to production. Handle components using particulate-free techniques and maintain accurate inventory through material transactions, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting. Support 5S initiatives and follow all safety procedures within a 9/80 work schedule. This role combines specialized manufacturing cleaning with traditional warehouse materials handling to support Monarch Quantum's advanced production operations.
Required Qualifications
- This position requires access to export-controlled information
- Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)
- High school diploma or GED
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment
- Experience with material handling, inventory management, or warehouse operations
- Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety documentation
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with inventory or ERP systems
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating ultrasonic cleaning equipment
- Experience cleaning precision-machined components, vacuum hardware, optics, semiconductor components, aerospace parts, medical devices, or other high-value precision assemblies
- Experience performing precision cleaning to contamination-control standards, including: Particulate-free handling techniques, Solvent cleaning and degreasing processes, Deionized (DI) water rinsing, Cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices, Drying and packaging processes designed to maintain component cleanliness
- Familiarity with industry cleanliness standards such as ASTM, IPC, or other documented contamination-control specifications
- Experience documenting cleaning processes and maintaining traceability records
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar quality management system
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized manufacturing processes
- Safety-conscious with a disciplined approach to contamination control
- Takes pride in maintaining clean, organized work areas and handling high-value components with care
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