Manufacturing operator

Coherent•Starkville, MS

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operator performs wafer inspection, measurement, cleaning, and other semiconductor clean room activities. The role supports engineering-directed, contract, and internally funded process development programs; helps document and implement clean room procedures and process plans; trains new employees; performs documented preventative maintenance; and maintains semiconductor production work areas. Employees must follow site EHS procedures and applicable company quality and environmental standards, as well as Coherent Corp.’s ICARE values.

Requirements

  • High school diploma.
  • Must be able to work weekend hours.
  • Overtime may be required.
  • Experience with networked PC-based computer systems, including Excel, email, and MRP.
  • Technical inclination and mechanical skills.
  • Experience with problem analysis and resolution, reporting, and documentation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures while offering suggestions for continuous improvement.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR compliance.
  • High standard of ethics, professionalism, and competency.
  • Good hand dexterity.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to wear PPE for the duration of the scheduled shift.
  • Must wear closed-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with 5S.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and document defects on wafers.
  • Scan wafers using a scope.
  • Measure wafers on a five-point grid.
  • Clean wafers.
  • Conduct clean room experiments for engineering-directed, contract, or internally funded process development programs.
  • Participate in documenting new and upgraded clean room procedures and specifications for deployment.
  • Participate in implementing and executing clean room process development plans.
  • Support training for new employees assigned to clean room activities.
  • Carry out a satisfactory, documented preventative maintenance program in assigned clean room areas.
  • Maintain semiconductor production work areas.
  • Follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corporate standards.
  • Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards, including ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001.
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