Chemical Technician

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC•Milpitas, CA

2d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, the Chemical Technician routinely changes solvents, etch tank fluids, and resist bottles; prepares, pours, and maintains developing solutions and lapping or etch slurries; conducts laboratory tests and analyzes results to ensure consistency; and disposes of chemical waste as needed. The position is located in Milpitas, California, in a Class 100 ESD-sensitive wafer-fab manufacturing facility. The technician follows applicable safety and clean-room procedures and may travel between buildings as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Experience working in a semiconductor, high-volume manufacturing, or similar industry.
Experience working with and disposing of chemicals, solvents, or similar compounds.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including creating spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations.
Knowledge of proper handling, maintenance, and disposal of hazardous chemicals, solvents, or similar compounds.
Ability to use basic analytical tools to test chemicals for consistency and quality.
Ability to follow written and verbal chemical-handling instructions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with consultants, employees, management, and vendors.
Ability to work productively and collaboratively with employees and management at all levels.
Ability to comply with safety policies and procedures and clean-room protocols for hazardous chemical handling.
Ability to resolve equipment maintenance issues quickly and efficiently.
Organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing, walking, fine grasping, bending, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and pushing, pulling, lifting, or carrying up to 75 pounds above the waist.
Must be clean-shaven to wear a respirator when required.

Responsibilities

Routinely change solvents, etch tank fluids, and resist bottles to maintain a ready supply of fresh chemicals.
Prepare, pour, and maintain chemicals, developing solutions, and etch slurries.
Manage, monitor, and stock chemical supplies, and inform the Materials department when inventory is low or needs replenishment.
Perform routine chemical testing with laboratory tools, analyze results, and report deviations.
Dispose of chemicals properly in compliance with Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
Respond promptly to chemical spills according to established procedures and participate in the Headway Spill Response team.
Respond to inquiries from team members, managers, and other departments.
Follow required safety policies, procedures, and clean-room protocols.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.