Manufacturing Production Operator

Siltronic•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Siltronic is seeking Entry-Level Manufacturing Production Operators to join their team. This role is responsible for setting up and operating production equipment for silicon wafer processing. Duties include preparing tools and materials, handling supplies and silicon, machine loading, inspection, and measurement. Operators will obtain processing instructions from various sources, document results, and use judgment to start/stop processes, prioritize tasks, make adjustments, and evaluate product quality. Training will be provided on equipment and chemical safety, Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods, cleanroom protocol, and wafer handling. Candidates will be assessed on basic math, reading, and computer skills.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in working in a fast-paced, stand on your feet, all shift, work environment (e.g., fast food industry).
Ability to sit / stand / walk / bend / twist / crouch / kneel / climb as required for various periods of time.
Ability to lift/carry / push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to continuously stand and walk the entire shift.
Required to reach, and to manipulate using hands and fingers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills to review and clearly deliver information in a timely manner.
Basic math, reading, and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
Experience with cleanroom protocol and wafer handling.

Responsibilities

Set up, load, and unload equipment.
Monitor equipment settings and operation, making adjustments as needed.
Read, understand, and follow equipment-operation procedures, order-processing instructions, graphs, and charts.
Perform multiple related or unrelated tasks simultaneously and/or sequentially.
Operate a variety of machines or multiple pieces of equipment at one time if required.
Follow written procedures and wear dictated personal protective equipment when handling hazardous materials.
Perform all required tasks safely.
Visually inspect and/or measure wafers and other materials.
Identify defects or problems.
Accept, reject, or rework materials.
Wear approved cleanroom garments and follow approved cleanroom protocols if assigned to work in a controlled, ultraclean area.
Maintain statistical process control (SPC) of required product-tracking and equipment data in manual and/or electronic format.
Chart SPC data and calculate limits.
Find and enter information in Workstream.
Clean production equipment and work areas.
Communicate product and equipment status to others.
Meet certification requirements for positions in assigned work area.
Understand the hazards in the workplace, including hazardous waste handling and awareness.
Remain up to date on applicable trainings.