FPA Production Worker S3- 1st Shift
About The Position
A Production Worker S3 in the Focal Plane Array (FPA) area operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware, ensuring equipment and processes remain in control. The role focuses on accurately performing individual process steps on production hardware. The worker observes and utilizes leads and senior operators to troubleshoot and resolve issues with production support teams, and takes direction from area leads and supervisors to optimize efficiency. The role requires rigorous documentation of processes in electronic tracking systems. Routine work is performed with minimal supervision. This is an onsite, first-shift role in Goleta, California. The listed shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the schedule negotiable. The work requires operating in a Class 100 cleanroom, wearing a full bunny suit, and working under yellow lights.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or equivalent.
- Experience with MS Office, including Excel.
- U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program or contract.
Nice To Haves
- More than 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing, or equivalent.
- Experience in hybridization, thin film deposition, photolithography, wet etch, or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array fabrication work cells.
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production material.
- Flexibility to work occasional, voluntary weekend overtime to meet factory needs.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in a Safety-First work environment.
- Accurately perform individual process steps on production hardware.
- Follow written instructions, procedures, and area protocols.
- Process Focal Plane Arrays using operations such as hybridizing, wet etching, photomasking, fixturing, hotplate processing, surface treatment, wire bonding, metrology, and inspection.
- Handle fragile hardware and manually manipulate small parts during processing.
- Document process data on travelers and in the electronic database.
- Use leads, senior operators, production support teams, and area supervision to troubleshoot issues and optimize efficiency.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
