Job Title: Cleanroom Production Technician

Job Description

This role sets up and operates production equipment in a semiconductor cleanroom environment, ensuring accurate handling of wafer lots, precise data entry, and consistent adherence to safety and cleanroom procedures. You will work a full-time, compressed workweek schedule in a 24/7 manufacturing facility, supporting continuous production while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment according to established production priorities and procedures.
• Transport and deliver wafer lots throughout a 100,000-square-foot cleanroom, ensuring accurate routing and timely movement of materials.
• Perform data entry related to production activities, inventory, and workflow tracking with a high level of accuracy.
• Conduct visual quality control checks on wafers and related materials to identify defects or irregularities.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve quality issues, production bottlenecks, and productivity challenges.
• Follow all specified safety procedures, including cleanroom, chemical handling, and wafer handling protocols.
• Handle materials safely and efficiently, including loading, packing, picking, and inventory control activities.
• Use material handling equipment and tools such as carts, RF scanners, and other devices as required.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and support shipping and receiving activities as needed.
• Communicate effectively within the team, including using pass-down notes to ensure smooth shift-to-shift transitions.
• Keep pace with production demands to support workflow for downstream departments.
• Walk and stand frequently throughout a 12-hour shift, including climbing stairs and moving between work areas.
• Lift wafer boxes above shoulder level using both hands and manipulate them carefully using fingers.
• Push and pull carts with loads up to 25 pounds safely within the cleanroom environment.
• Adhere strictly to cleanroom dress and conduct requirements at all times while on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to follow strict written procedures and verbal directions accurately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team environment, including clear written pass-down notes.
• Experience in material handling in a warehouse, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a cleanroom environment while wearing full cleanroom garments.
• Capability to keep up with production pace to maintain workflow for other departments.
• Comfort working in a 24/7 manufacturing facility on a compressed workweek schedule, including weekends.
• Physical ability to walk and stand frequently throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Physical ability to walk up and down stairs frequently during the shift.
• Ability to lift and manipulate wafer boxes above head level using both hands and fine finger movements.
• Ability to push and pull carts with loads up to 25 pounds safely.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry and visual quality control tasks.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality for fixed 12-hour shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a cleanroom or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Inventory control, including tracking, counting, and reconciling materials.
• Experience with shipping and receiving operations, including loading and packing.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for picking, tracking, and inventory management.
• Forklift or other material handling equipment experience in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with chemicals under defined safety and handling procedures.
• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a large, stable organization that offers strong benefits and clear opportunities for career growth, with roles opening due to internal promotions. The position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus tied to both personal and company results, rewarding your contributions to the operation. You will have access to comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and other benefits that support your well-being and long-term security.

Work Environment

This role is based in a semiconductor manufacturing facility with extensive cleanroom operations. All duties take place in a controlled cleanroom environment where you wea