CZ Maintenance Technician

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation•Springfield, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company, is a leading provider of precision silicon components essential for semiconductor tools and the global electronics industry. The company's products are integral to semiconductor equipment and optical markets. Silfex emphasizes its people, striving to create an inclusive and diverse culture where contributions are valued, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. This position, a CZ Maintenance Technician, is responsible for maintaining equipment such as cutting saws, CZ growers, DSS furnaces, and support equipment to ensure they meet specifications for producing quality material. The role involves working safely, adhering to company and OSHA guidelines, using technical mathematics and measurement tools, and monitoring/servicing mechanical and electrical systems in the Crystal Growth area. The technician will also provide support functions like managing spares, modifying equipment, and improving performance and reliability.

Requirements

Must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
2 - 4 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees or other departments of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
Must be able to pay close attention to details.
Must be able to assess drawings and specifications for machines and control systems.
Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision.
Must be able to attain sufficient task success to establish credibility with management, staff and employees.
Must be able to work in environment with high magnetic fields.
Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.

Nice To Haves

An Associate College degree in engineering is preferred.
Experience with any of the following is preferred: crystal growing equipment, cooling water systems, electrical systems, PLC control systems.
Knowledgeable at troubleshooting of CNC Equipment is desired but not required.
Some experience in troubleshooting, repair, fabricate multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment desired.
Have or obtain certification for lift truck, scissors lift and other service and maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

Works in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable company and OSHA safety guidelines.
Maintains equipment such as cutting saws, CZ growers, DSS furnaces and support equipment to specifications.
Verifies that equipment meet requirements to produce quality material for Silfex and customers.
Uses effective technical mathematics and measurement tools in the performance of tasks.
Monitors and services all mechanical and electrical systems in the Crystal Growth area.
Provides various support functions such as maintaining spares inventories, modifying equipment, improving equipment performance and reliability.
Conduct periodic safety audits to proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues.
Ensure follow-up and closure of action items generated.
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the SILFEX Quality Management System, SILFEX Manufacturing System (SMS) and all relevant Quality and Operating Procedures and apply properly as appropriate.
Read and understand detailed procedures and work instructions.
Develop job proficiency.
Manage time effectively.
Perform tasks in both group and individual environments.
Contribute to a Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ensure production operations by determining work priorities and coordinating repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment with Operations and Engineering.
Know and understand safety and specification criteria prior to performing maintenance functions.
Perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex Management.
Properly handle materials.
Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building.
Recognize and rectify potential unsafe conditions.
Determines root cause of failures by observing electrical, mechanical and controls devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Maintain coolant systems and machine filtration systems.
Provide improvement ideas and detailed description of equipment issues to Operations, Supervisor, Engineering, acting as a liaison.
Provide detail and describe process improvement ideas to fellow team members, Supervisor, Engineering, and Operations, acting as a liaison.
Execute and assist development of preventive maintenance tasks per procedures.
Utilize ERP system to track downtime, spare parts, projects, PM and other tasks.
Keep technical skills and knowledge up-to-date.
Carry out and lead special projects and other appropriate and reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Subject to call-in during off-shift and weekends as needed.
Lead the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Provide utilities by directing installation of, modifications to, and maintenance activities on equipment.
Maintain and develop job proficiency.
Manage time effectively.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of safety and specification criteria prior to performing maintenance functions.
Follow all company safety policies, performs all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
Attend specialized training and cross train on the job for all maintenance activities plant wide.
Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.
Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.
Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.
Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.