Manufacturing Technician 2

Silfex•Springfield, OH

About The Position

Silfex Inc., a Lam Research Company, is a provider of precision silicon components used in semiconductor tools and optical markets. The Manufacturing Technician 2 operates equipment and performs processing, data-entry, inspection, and housekeeping tasks supporting DP Cell operations and, as needed, Crystal Growing. The position follows operating procedures, standard work, and work instructions and uses technical mathematics and measurement tools. It is a significant component of the company Quality System. The role includes operating band saws, Blanchard equipment, core drills, and other equipment; processing crystals and samples; handling silicon for remelt; entering quality and ERP data; and supporting production, inventory, equipment upkeep, lean manufacturing, and 5S. The employee is expected to follow safety and PPE requirements, communicate respectfully, and help maintain a safe, orderly workplace. The position involves regular standing and hand use, handling parts and equipment, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, hot, heavy, and large parts, occasional wet or humid conditions, and a moderate noise level. Some activity occurs near a strong magnetic field; pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, metal implants, loose metal objects, and hearing aids are not allowed in that area.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
At least 1 year of prior manufacturing experience.
Ability to read and use a tape measure, dial calipers, and drop gauges.
Familiarity with basic Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, distance, and volume using metric and standard units.
Ability to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
Ability to attain task success and establish credibility with management and employees.
Ability to obtain forklift certification.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience in crystal processing.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies; report unsafe conditions and incidents to management.
Operate band saws, Blanchard equipment, core drills, and complete Vantage/ERP transactions.
Enter quality data into the ERP system and complete associated paperwork accurately and on time.
Crop and process crystals for staging and process samples required for testing.
Process remelt material and deliver it to the remelt room; assist with processing silicon for remelt.
Perform cleaning tasks at required intervals and maintain cleanliness, organization, housekeeping, and 5S in the DP Cell.
Ensure equipment is in proper working order; troubleshoot and perform minor and preventive maintenance using equipment manuals and tools.
Monitor and maintain Kanban signals for ingot inventory.
Assist with crystal pulling as needed to support production.
Inspect finished parts for defects.
Operate ingot lift assist and carts.
Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S, and contribute to continuous-improvement ideas and activities.
Perform tasks related to special projects or assignments and other duties assigned by department management.
Wear required PPE and communicate effectively and respectfully to support teamwork and workplace safety.