Probe Operator (Night Shift 2)

onsemi•Town of East Fishkill, NY

4d•$21 - $37

About The Position

onsemi is hiring a Wafer Fab Probe Operator for its Manufacturing Operations Team. The role involves loading wafers into production equipment, checking product specifications against equipment settings, monitoring equipment operation and process pace/productivity, and recognizing when equipment or processes are out of adjustment. The operator sets up and runs tools to process wafers through manufacturing stages, follows documented specifications and production schedules, and uses computer systems and Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology for process diagnosis and interpretation. The position is a compressed night shift: 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday, alternating three working days one week and four the next. Punctual arrival and timely returns from breaks and lunches are required. The operator may be asked to participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and support emergency preparedness activities, including maintaining required training, certifications, and readiness. A $1,500 sign-on award is paid in four quarterly installments of $375, subject to the stated employment and payment conditions. The listed base salary range is $21.20 to $36.92 per hour, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses; final pay depends on factors including location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work a 12-hour compressed night shift in a cleanroom environment.
Hard-working, flexible team player with strong attention to detail and computer knowledge.
Ability to multitask and manage a large volume of activity and demands.
Ability to wear cleanroom garments, including a bunny suit, gloves, safety glasses, approved cleanroom shoes, and face coverings.
Ability to carry a 15-pound wafer pod throughout the full work shift.
Ability to frequently climb four to five stair steps while carrying a wafer pod throughout the shift.
Ability to meet the scheduled shift time and return punctually from breaks and lunches.

Nice To Haves

Prior semiconductor experience is preferred but not required.
A stable work history is a plus.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate tools to process wafers through the applicable stage of manufacturing.
Use analytic and deductive skills to determine processing strategies, including when to perform tool changeovers.
Communicate with internal customers and team members to make decisions that support factory productivity.
Make minor corrections to processes and equipment, recognize when a technician or engineer is needed, and suggest productivity improvements.
Perform computer and software-related process diagnosis and interpretation using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology.
Carry out production processes according to documented specifications and schedules, interfacing with computer systems as needed.
Work with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily tasks that affect team goals.
Follow and stay current on safety and conduct requirements.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including carrying 15-pound wafer pods throughout the shift and frequently climbing four to five stair steps while carrying a pod.
Arrive at the scheduled shift time and return punctually from breaks and lunches.
If required, participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and support emergency preparedness activities, maintaining required training, certifications, and response readiness.