| Cover | Feb. 22, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 22, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 000-50646 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001275014 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1430858 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 26462 CORPORATE AVENUE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | HAYWARD |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94545 |
| City Area Code | 510 |
| Local Phone Number | 576-4400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | UCTT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
