Manufacturing Technician 5

Silfex•Eaton, OH

About The Position

Silfex is seeking a Manufacturing Technician 5 to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize advanced manufacturing equipment used to produce precision silicon components for the semiconductor industry. The role draws on expertise across processes such as cleaning, polishing, etching, and texturing, and involves resolving complex problems, improving processes, and supporting cross-functional operations. The technician serves as a technical resource and mentor to other technicians and helps ensure products meet quality, customer, and performance requirements in a cleanroom manufacturing environment. The position requires mastery of Shared Resources processes, advanced equipment troubleshooting, and the ability to perform complex tasks and contribute to process development and standardization. The technician supports production goals while maintaining safety, quality, cleanliness, and operational standards. The stated A Shift schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The work includes cleanroom requirements and use of PPE, including gowns, hoods, masks, and, as needed, respirators and acid-resistant PPE.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 4 years in manufacturing operating equipment and following contamination-control protocols.
Experience in cleanroom settings or regulated industries such as laboratory operations, chemical processing, food manufacturing, or medical device manufacturing.
Hands-on experience handling hazardous chemicals and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Expert mastery and full cross-training across all Shared Resources processes, with accurate performance and consistent adherence to quality and safety standards.
Ability to resolve complex, non-routine process and equipment issues and provide guidance to peers, leads, and cross-functional partners.
Ability to develop, refine, and apply advanced concepts and techniques that improve process performance, yield, efficiency, quality, and safety.
Ability to complete complex tasks and serve as an escalation point for difficult work.
Ability to contribute to developing, improving, and standardizing processes, work instructions, and techniques, including identifying gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Ability and willingness to operate equipment in cleanroom apparel for 12-hour shifts and work safely around hazardous chemicals.
Advanced ability to interpret, assess, and validate work instructions, operating procedures, drawings, and specifications, including identifying errors, ambiguities, or inconsistencies that could affect quality or compliance.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues involving manufacturing processes and equipment, including participation in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Ability to apply, reinforce, and teach standard practices and techniques and support technician training, mentoring, and qualification.
Strong computer proficiency, including manufacturing systems, data entry, reporting tools, and web-based platforms.
Strong safety and quality focus, attention to detail, and a record of reliable, repeatable, high-quality performance.
Ability to understand key performance indicators and adapt priorities or work methods to support operational targets.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, influence outcomes, and support operational stability.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced or changing manufacturing environments while maintaining precision and compliance.
Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and exercise sound technical judgment and prioritization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including explaining technical concepts, escalating risks, and collaborating with leadership, Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
Ability to meet the physical and cleanroom demands of the role, including use of latex gloves, repeated donning and doffing of PPE, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and regular lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent advanced training.

Responsibilities

Operate machines that support Silfex manufacturing and finishing processes.
Apply lean manufacturing concepts and 5S, and take ownership of continuous-improvement ideas and activities.
Use advanced expertise across Shared Resources processes to troubleshoot complex issues, improve processes, optimize operational performance, and uphold quality, safety, and operational standards.
Support process development and improvement by applying advanced skills and techniques.
Complete complex tasks using effective and innovative methods to support production goals.
Follow material-handling requirements to protect product and equipment quality.
Read and interpret assembly drawings; follow work instructions, setup sheets, and process specifications.
Accurately and promptly record quality and production data in batch records, ERP systems, and productivity or quality logs.
Maintain area cleanliness and perform general and routine housekeeping.
Perform assigned routine and preventive maintenance; initiate work orders or dispatches when needed.
Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance regarding equipment that is down.
Develop and maintain advanced equipment-troubleshooting competency.
Maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and apply applicable quality and operating procedures.
Support and guide peers and cross-functional partners, and help train, mentor, and qualify Level 2–4 technicians.
Follow safety policies, wear required PPE, and promptly report incidents or unsafe conditions.
Communicate proactively and respectfully across departments and levels; escalate risks and maintenance issues appropriately.
Perform other assigned duties and projects.