Fab Operator

The Cleanroom Production Technician sets up and operates production equipment, transports wafer lots throughout a large cleanroom facility, and performs data entry and visual quality checks to support semiconductor manufacturing. This role follows detailed safety, cleanroom, chemical, and wafer handling procedures while working closely with team members to maintain quality, productivity, and efficient workflow in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with production priorities and established procedures.
• Transport and deliver wafer lots throughout a 100,000 square foot cleanroom facility in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform data entry related to production, inventory, and process tracking with a high level of accuracy.
• Conduct visual quality control inspections on wafers and related materials to identify defects or issues.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve quality and productivity challenges and maintain smooth operations.
• Follow all specified safety procedures, including cleanroom, chemical handling, and wafer handling protocols.
• Handle materials and chemicals safely, adhering to strict process requirements and documentation standards.
• Use pass-down notes and other communication tools to effectively share information between shifts and team members.
• Maintain inventory control by loading, packing, picking, and moving materials as required for production.
• Operate material handling equipment such as carts and potentially forklifts, as appropriate to the role and training.
• Keep up with production pace to ensure consistent workflow across departments and minimize bottlenecks.
• Adhere to cleanroom rules, including proper gowning procedures and restrictions on personal items and products.
• Walk and stand frequently during 12-hour shifts, including walking up and down stairs as required by the facility layout.
• Lift wafer boxes above shoulder height using both hands and manipulate them carefully with fingers to avoid damage.
• Push and pull carts with loads up to 25 pounds throughout the cleanroom and facility.
• Follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately, ensuring consistent process execution.
• Comply with attendance and punctuality expectations for full-time, compressed work week schedules, including weekend shifts.

D1 shift
* Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 6:00AM-6:00PM

N1 Sunday, Monday, Tueaday and every other Wednesday 6pm-6am

D2 Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6am-6pm

N2 Every other Wednesday, Thursday Friday and Saturday 6pm-6am

• Proven ability to follow strict processes and detailed written procedures accurately.
• Ability to follow verbal directions and adapt to changing production priorities.
• Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively within a team environment, including using pass-down notes between shifts.
• Strong material handling skills, including safe movement of wafer boxes and carts up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with inventory control, loading, packing, picking, and shipping and receiving tasks.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment with strict safety, chemical handling, and wafer handling procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand frequently throughout 12-hour shifts and to walk up and down stairs regularly.
• Capability to lift above the head with two hands and manipulate wafer boxes using fingers with care and precision.
• Ability to push and pull carts with moderate loads in a controlled and safe manner.
• Reliability in maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting workflow and productivity across departments.

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or similar high-tech production environments is a plus.
• Experience in inventory control, RF scanners, and material tracking systems is beneficial.
• Experience with forklift operation or other material handling equipment is advantageous where applicable.
• Prior work in shipping and receiving, loading, and packing functions is helpful.
• Ability to adapt to compressed work week schedules and 12-hour shifts, including weekend work.
• Comfort wearing full cleanroom garments such as jumpsuits, hoods, safety glasses, gloves, masks, hairnets, and specialized footwear.
• Willingness to comply with cleanroom…