Production Operator (300CW)

This Production Operator position involves running multiple pieces of automated machinery performing a Lapping or Etching process for silicon wafer manufacturing. It will take place in a semi-cleanroom environment where operators must wear certain PPE and clothing including safety glasses or goggles, latex, latex-free, or other acceptable gloves, hair net, safety shoes, and a 2 piece uniform (scrubs). Use of ear plugs is optional.

Operators work 12 hour shifts, 6am to 6pm for Day Shift, or 6pm to 6am for Night Shift, on a compressed workweek alternating 3-ON/4-OFF and 4-ON/3-OFF weekly schedules which require working every other weekend and will likely entail additional overtime days when needed. For the Night Shift, training may begin on a day shift for a few weeks before transitioning to the night shift. Night Shifts receive additional 15% shift differential pay incentive.

Additional Essential Job Functions and requirements include:

PHYSICAL:

• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, lift, reach, grasp and use repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers

• Must be able to push, pull, and guide product and machine parts in and out of machines

• Availability to work all hours, all shifts, and over time as required or as requested

• Must be able to work in close proximity with other team members working in the same area and/or work alone in specific areas

• Able to stand for long periods of time within a 12 hour shift

• Ability to work around hazardous and volatile chemicals

• Exerts up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects and be walking, standing, and/or in motion while performing these tasks

• Lifts 26 lbs. wafer cassettes at waste level and place on carts repetitively throughout the 12 hour shift

• Pushes a cart on wheels weighing approx. 20 lbs, & occasionally up to approx. 400 lbs.

• Excerpts pressure on robotic equipment buttons and levers

• Hold a vibrating oscillating tool close to body, to cut thru dried slurry in lapping plates, bending forward at waist, occasionally holding tool over the head, or approx. waist level.

• Cross training into a chemical etching process may eventually be required which may also require the use of a respirator

COGNITIVE:

• Follow complex, detailed procedures and to complete documentation per specifications on time and without defect

• Ensures wafers are processed according to specific customer requirements contained in a computerized work order.

• Review work orders and set a schedule based on customer required specifications and processing times for each step of the manufacturing process

• Proactive and takes initiative to quickly address machine and/or quality issues or if unable to resolve, notify a team leader, supervisor, trainer, or others at a higher level.

• Continuously monitor, analyze, and verify that all data and all processes are correct and meet quality, order specifications, weights, calibrations, during each process and after each process is completed, before moving the order on to the next process step.

• Operate robotic or automated equipment to load, unload, wafers, tools, and/or other equipment

• Respond and trouble shoot tool alarms

• Perform tasks to clean equipment and the area to meet standards for each manufacturing process

• Must be able to multi-task and monitor the movement of wafers on multiple tool sets at the same time

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute percentages and decimals using a calculator, Excel software, or other method

VISUAL ACUITY:

• Ability to prepare/analyze/create data, extensive reading, visual inspection of small parts, errors, defects, fabrication, words, and numbers

QUALITY:

• Follows all documented training, procedures, and processes to meet quality standards

• Report and take action to prevent or variations, errors, or lapses in quality

• Ensures quality issues are reported, corrected, and not repeated

• Identifies and reports suggestions for improvement to supervisor or other appropriate manager.

SAFETY:

• Completes all tasks using safe behaviors

• Puts safety first and foremost and never puts safety after deadlines, other goals, or tasks

• Acts as a role model in safety with co-workers.

• Must be highly safety cautious as operators can be subjected to hazards including working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding, heights, underground or low depths, and chemicals.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Use a computer keyboard to input data into Excel, track and confirm each process, and complete computerized forms

• Experienced, proficient, and accurate in the use of a computer, keyboard, and a monitor. - Experience in software use, such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook e-mail, or other similar software is desired

• Can operate a calculator, copier, cell phone, and telephone.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must have ability to communicate effectively in English with management and co-workers

• Must have ability to read and write in English

• Ability to create, read, comprehend, and explain instructions, procedures, technical and informational manuals, reports, correspondence for self and for others written in English.

About Aerotek:

We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.