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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary (Blast-Focused) Responsibilities

• 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.

Secondary/General Production Responsibilities

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.).

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Associate degree or technical training preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 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 Environment

• 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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.