Chemical Manufacturing Operator I

JSR Micro and Inpria • Corvallis, OR

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About The Position

The Chemical Manufacturing Operator I supports and maintains Inpria’s EUV photoresist production line processes as part of the High-Volume Manufacturing Operations team. The role involves handling finished goods and samples, preparing production batches, cleaning manufacturing equipment, managing chemical waste, maintaining inventory, and assisting engineers and technicians. The operator must follow documented procedures and strict semiconductor industry change-control protocols, work safely, and record completed and outstanding work in the shift pass-down log.

Work conditions can be extremely busy or extremely slow depending on the schedule, so the operator must adapt to either. The position is initially assigned to day shift, with reassignment to an A/B alternate shift after training. Shifts are generally 12 hours, with one workday on the weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant work experience, or an associate degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
• Active and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized, flexible, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Self-driven and proactive in achieving goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Detail-oriented and safety-minded.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to table height.
• Ability to move full 55-gallon drums using appropriate equipment.
• Ability to wear provided personal protective equipment (PPE) in chemical manufacturing and cleanroom environments.
• May need to be fitted for and use a respirator for specific tasks.
• Ability to use a hand truck, drum lifter, and pallet jack to transport heavy objects.
• Ability to use a glovebox requiring handling small objects while wearing thick rubber gloves.
• Ability to stand in one place for extended periods.
• Ability to use a keyboard and mouse for computer data entry.
• Ability to work generally 12-hour shifts, including a weekend workday.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-purity chemical handling.

Responsibilities

• Bottle, label, and bag gallons of finished goods.
• Decant one-gallon containers into smaller sample bottles inside a glovebox.
• Pick bottles from various storage locations to prepare for shipment.
• Clean chemical manufacturing equipment under the direction of engineering.
• Replace empty gas cylinders with full cylinders.
• Prepare High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) and Pilot batch production.
• Manage chemical waste according to defined procedures and regulations, including emptying and disposing of bottles and transferring drums to the chemical storage location.
• Perform general housekeeping in manufacturing areas and adjacent chemical labs.
• Perform weekly inventory counts.
• Prepare drum shipments to the warehouse and receive warehouse deliveries.
• Assist engineers and technicians with a variety of tasks and projects.
• Document completed and remaining work in the shift pass-down log.
• Follow documented procedures and strict semiconductor industry change-control protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a bonus.
• Group health insurance with family coverage.
• Dental insurance with family coverage.
• Vision insurance with family coverage.
• Life insurance paid for 100% by Inpria.
• Short-term disability insurance paid for 100% by Inpria.
• Long-term disability insurance paid for 100% by Inpria.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Thirteen paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree