Cleanroom Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Worthington Enterprises scores B on the Alion truth index.
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Enterprises and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.
Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.
For more information about our products, please visit http://www.worthingtonarmstrongventure.com
WAVE is currently looking for a Cleanroom Operator team member to join our team!
Schedule:
- Regular shift hours will be:
- Monday through Thursday 10:45 PM - 7:00 AM and Friday 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM (Training will be conducted on day shift for the first few weeks)
- Occasional overtime may be required based on production needs
Salary Range: $22.97 - $28.71 (not inclusive of shift differential for off shift or quarterly profit sharing)
Primary Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for activities associated with clean room operations. An operator must demonstrate the ability to coordinate all manufacturing functions such as press and tooling setup, equipment operation, quality inspection standard work, preventive maintenance, and machine troubleshooting.
General Responsibilities:
- Maintain continuous operations of clean room equipment; machine setup and adjustments, equipment operation, and maintaining operating schedule.
- Start and observe machine operation to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance production.
- Perform visual and gauge-specific quality inspections of parts, and make corrective actions as required. Verify conformance of finished work-piece to specifications using inspection tools.
- Perform basic machine preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Perform production inventory counts.
- Maintain all work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition at all times.
- Perform all work in a safe manner; use proper lock-out procedures during repairs or machine adjustments. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and make certain that all safety equipment is in proper working order.
- Perform these and other related duties as assigned or directed.
- Actively participate in communication and WAVE culture.
In addition to the above general responsibilities, a clean room operator must preserve a safe work environment and work in a safe manner following all safety SOPs.
Measures of Effectiveness; including, but not limited to:
- Safety - OSHA rate, compliance to regulations/policies, evidence of risk reduction, engagement in 8-Step Safety Process, near-miss reporting
- Quality - Timely and accurate quality reporting, customer claims, quarantined product, ability to recognize defects and implement corrective actions through visual inspection while machine is in operation
- Productivity - Scrap %, PE%, downtime %, troubleshooting
- Communication - Shift handoff and line preparation, inventory management, Gemba, kaizen event participation
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred; knowledge and experience of machinery in manufacturing environment, or similar
- Preferred; previous job training as Level 2 Packout Operator
- Able to lift a maximum of 40 pounds
- Able to stand 8-10 hours per day at assigned work area
- Background check required
Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE) offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package that includes, but not limited to: health, dental and life insurances, vacation, quarterly profit sharing, and a 401(K) Plan.
WAVE is an equal opportunity employer. It is our goal to ensure that hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation and discipline decisions are based on the job-related qualifications, abilities and performance of employees and applicants. The Company does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability or veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.