Post Fab Wafer Operator (Day Shift 1)

onsemi • Town of East Fishkill, NY

8d • $17 - $26

About The Position

onsemi is seeking a Wafer Fab Operator to join its Manufacturing Operations Team. The role focuses on loading wafers into production equipment, checking product specifications against equipment settings, monitoring equipment and process productivity, and identifying when equipment or processes are out of adjustment. Operators set up and run tools to process wafers through manufacturing stages, make minor process or equipment corrections, and recognize when technician or engineering support is needed. The position also involves computer-based process diagnosis and interpretation using Statistical Process Control (SPC), following documented production specifications and schedules, and coordinating with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily work. The schedule is a compressed 12-hour shift, with three workdays one week and four the next. The posting identifies the shift as Day Shift 1, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday, from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Punctual arrival and returning on time from breaks and lunches are required. The work takes place in a cleanroom and requires wearing cleanroom garments. Employees may be required to participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and maintain required training, certifications, and readiness. The posted base salary range is $17.13 to $25.87 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses; final pay depends on factors including location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. A $1,500 sign-on award is paid in four quarterly installments of $375, subject to applicable taxes and payroll deductions and continued active employment through each payment. The company describes its focus as automotive and industrial end markets and innovations involving vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work a 12-hour compressed 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 required 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 shift.
• Ability to frequently climb 4–5 stair steps while carrying a wafer pod throughout the full shift.
• Ability to meet the schedule's punctuality requirements.

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 stages of manufacturing.
• Use analytic and deductive skills to determine processing strategies, including when to perform tool changeovers, and communicate with internal customers and team members to support factory productivity.
• Make minor process and equipment corrections, recognize when technician or engineer assistance 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, using computer systems to complete job duties.
• Work with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily tasks that affect team goals.
• Follow and stay current on safety and conduct requirements.
• Meet physical requirements, including carrying 15-pound wafer pods throughout the shift and frequently climbing 4–5 stair steps while carrying a pod.
• Arrive on shift at the scheduled time and return punctually from breaks and lunches.
• If required to participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade, maintain required training, certifications, and response readiness.

Benefits

• $1,500 sign-on award, paid in four quarterly payments of $375, subject to the stated employment and payment conditions.
• Competitive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED