Cleanroom Operator Level I; Entry Level

About NY Creates

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion – placing it at the global epicenter of high‑tech innovation and commercialization.

The Cleanroom Operator is one of the first people to lay their hands on semiconductors that will change the technology of tomorrow. Armed with a High School Diploma and on‑the‑job training, you will receive what is needed to work on technology that the public won’t see for five to seven years.

If you are tired of dead‑end jobs and are looking for a career you can be proud of, Cleanroom Operator should be your next move. With many avenues for career growth and the support to help you grow, how far you go is up to you. Come see where your future is created.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Disciplined.
• Looking for a career and not just a job.
• Works well with others.

• Operating equipment in various semiconductor process areas such as photolithography, etch, wet cleans, CVD, PVD, CMP, metrology and others. Write and update operating procedures as needed.
• Perform inspection, test, minimal repair, troubleshooting and operation of several process tools or tool clusters of a complex nature.
• May be involved in new tool installation, troubleshooting, and qualification.
• Provide technical assistance to operations management and resolve tool problems. Must exhibit self‑discipline and be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Support peak workload periods, recognize and correct any errors or deficiencies.
• Correct improper operation of equipment and take corrective action.
• Accountable for individual results and for the impact of the results on the team. Accuracy, quality and productivity are all required.
• Accountable for equipment utilization of assigned equipment.

• Ability to identify functional problems, take corrective action, and interface with supervisors, engineers & vendors to explain problems.
• Participate in training/mentoring Cleanroom Operators Level I, II and III staff.
• Participate in the scheduling of other staff to ensure smooth operation of the clean room/production line.
• Ensure that MPS's, Controlled Environmental Clean Room, and Safety guidelines are followed and understood by Clean Room Operator staff.
• Advanced knowledge and operations of SIVIEW applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis throughout the shift.
• Must have the ability to work OT as needed.

• This position is an entry‑level position which requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidate must have good mechanical skills, excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel, and possess good written communication skills.
• Be well organized with attention to detail.
• Have the ability to work well under pressure and in a fast‑paced environment.
• Be available for overtime work.
• Position contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check; may require annual background checks.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Competitive Pay and PTO.
• Flexible Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• Basic/Optional Life Insurance.
• Post‑Retirement Health Insurance.
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee‑contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $21/hr starting salary, 15% differential paid for overnight shift.

NOTE:

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