Cleanroom Reactor Operator (EPI)

This Production Operator position takes place in a fast paced production environment performing epitaxial growth and metrology processes for silicon wafers. The work is done within a cleanroom environment requiring operators to wear PPE including a hooded full-body cleanroom gown "bunny suit" with hairnet and/or beard net, safety glasses, face mask/shield, latex or nitrile and nylon gloves, and chemical apron. The cleanroom work area is air conditioned and well ventilated but operators can be prone to getting hot throughout the day due to the cleanroom gown.

This position works on a 12-hour Night Shift, generally from 6pm to 6am, on a compressed workweek, alternating 3-ON/4-OFF and 4-ON/3-OFF weekly schedule which requires working every other weekend and will likely entail additional overtime days when needed. Night shifts receive an additional 15% shift differential pay incentive and may actually start as early as 5:30pm.

Operators are involved in and responsible for following complex, detailed procedures and to complete documentation per specifications to meet daily targets on time and without defect. Operators must ensures wafers are processed according to specific customer requirements contained in computerized or paper work order. They will be cross trained to eventually become certified to rotate among multiple process areas within the department.

Additional Essential Job Functions and requirements include

PHYSICAL

• Ability to work around hazardous and volatile chemicals

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, within a 12 hour shift

• Move, lift, carry, and transport items weighing up to 30 pounds each approximately 50 to 300 times during 12-hour shift

• Exerts up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move, lift, push or pull objects

• Repetitive motion of wrists, hands and fingers and ability to apply pressure to and grasp objects

• Dexterity to kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, reach and crawl as necessary for certain tasks

• Perform tasks, while wearing personal protective equipment, to clean and organize equipment and the area, using mild chemicals, to meet clean room and 5S standards for that area

• Operate a cart on wheels to transport materials and equipment weighing 80 lbs, up to approximately 400 lbs. by pushing and pulling

COGNITIVE

• Review work orders and load material onto the appropriate tool sets and load the correct recipes according to customer specifications.

• Use a computer keyboard to input data, track and confirm incoming and outgoing material for each process step.

• Complete computerized forms and labels for each tool, complete requests for delivery of materials and equipment per work orders and schedule requirements

• Perform daily calibrations for each process tool and verify all calibration data meets process specifications before releasing tool to production.

• Continuously monitor, analyze, and verify that all data and all processes are correct and meet quality specifications before moving material to the next process step.

• Operate robotic equipment to lift, unload, raise, lower, transport material, products, other equipment. - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, computes percentages, per unit costs, and decimals using a calculator or computer software

VISUAL ACUITY

• Ability to prepare/analyze/create data through extensive reading, visual inspection of small parts, errors, defects, fabrication, words, and numbers

SAFETY

• Completes all tasks using safe behaviors, putting safety first and foremost and never puts safety after deadlines, other goals, or tasks

• Acts as a role model in safety with co-workers and asks for guidance to ensure safety

• Immediately reports all on the job accidents and injuries along with any unsafe conditions or situations

• Makes reports to the supervisor, appropriate manager, or safety staff, incidents including damage to SEH-A property, accidents on SEH-A property, and maintenance requirements and repairs necessary to maintain safety.

QUALITY

• Follows all documented training, procedures, and processes to meet quality standards

• Always report and take action to prevent or stop variations, errors, or lapses in quality

• Ensures quality issues are reported, corrected, and not repeated

• Identifies and reports suggestions for improvement to supervisor or other appropriate manager

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Experienced, proficient, and accurate in the use of a computer, keyboard, and a monitor

• Experience in software use, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, E-mail, or other similar software is desired

• Can operate a calculator, copier, fax, scanner, cell phone, and telephone

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must have ability to speak effectively in English with management and co-workers

• Must have ability to read and write in English

• Ability to create, read, comprehends, and explain instructions, procedures, technical and informational manuals, reports, correspondence for self and for others

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.