Temp Wafer Fab Operator

Coherent Corp.•Sherman, TX

About The Position

The Wafer Fab Operator works in a Class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods, following safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and teamwork expectations. The role requires wearing full cleanroom attire and working with or around chemicals, including solids and acids. The schedule consists of 12-hour compressed shifts, alternating between three and four shifts per week. The operator follows work instructions and established procedures, handles products carefully, maintains data integrity, records information, and uses material measurement equipment. The operator follows dispatch priorities, keeps production moving during breaks, and reports tool issues, safety concerns, injuries, and near misses. Employees are also required to follow site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. corporate EHS standards. Depending on location, the position may support applicable quality and environmental management system standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Less than one year of related experience expected.
Ability to read and interpret specifications, maintain records, perform basic arithmetic, and use material measurement equipment.
Strong teamwork skills and ability to communicate professionally with all departments and at all levels.
Ability to read, understand, and speak English.
Ability to use PC software, including webmail, to collaborate professionally and respectfully.
Ability to work 12-hour compressed shifts, alternating between three and four shifts per week.
Ability to work in a Class 100/1000 clean room for extended periods and wear full cleanroom attire.
Ability to work with and/or around chemicals, such as solids and acids.
Ability to stand for up to six hours at a time, lift up to 6–10 pounds, push or pull up to 16–30 pounds, and sit for up to three hours at a time.

Responsibilities

Wear all required personal protective equipment and follow safety systems and protocols.
Maintain required training certifications and complete LMS training on time.
Remain aware of workplace hazards, report safety concerns promptly, and immediately report work-related injuries or pain.
Follow work instructions, established procedures, and SOPs; maintain data integrity and handle products carefully.
Ask for clarification about tools, processes, or priorities when needed.
Log tools that have problems or cannot be used for production, and report near misses to a supervisor.
Maintain break schedules to keep production moving and do not leave tools unattended.
Follow the dispatch list and production priorities unless otherwise directed by the supervisor.
Meet department expectations for attendance and punctuality.
Communicate professionally, handle differences respectfully, and give and receive constructive feedback.
Follow applicable site EHS procedures and corporate EHS standards.
Depending on location, execute and maintain applicable quality and environmental management system standards.