Wafer Production Worker S3- 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Production QC/QA, Production Associate / Production Line, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Production Worker S3 (Production Associate Senior)
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
A Production Worker S3 (Production Associate Senior) in the Wafer area, operates equipment and performs processes to build hardware. They perform tasks to ensure that equipment and processes being used are in control. They focus on accurately performing single process steps on production hardware. They observe and utilize leads and senior operators to troubleshoot and resolve issues with production support teams.
They take direction from area leads and supervision to optimize efficiency. They are required to rigorously document processes performed in electronic tracking systems. Routine work is performed with minimal supervision. This is a 100% onsite position.
** 2nd Shift - 2PM –10:30PM (PST) in Goleta, California. This position is onsite.
What You Will Do:- Active participation in a Safety-First work environment.
- The ability to work in a class 100 cleanroom, in a full bunny suit, under yellow lights is required.
- Accurately perform individual process steps for wafer (mount, demount, coat, expose, develop, wet etch, hotplate, surface treatment, inspection); for deposition (Evaporation, Sputter, Liftoff Processes) and metrology to build hardware.
- Work with supervision, leads and senior operators to meet area goals.
- Handle fragile hardware and manipulate small parts during processing.
- Rigorously follow written procedures and work instructions
- Document data on travelers and in the electronic database
- Execute specialized communications (pass downs)
- High School Diploma or GED
- US Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under program/contract
- Minimum 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
- Has experience in MS Office (Excel)
- More than 2 years of production experience in cleanroom fabrication, assembly, manufacturing or equivalent.
- Experience in Photolithography, Wet Etch, Hybridization, Thin Film Deposition or other cleanroom Focal Plane Array, fabrication work cells.
- Ability to work safely with chemicals and raw production materials.
- Ability to multitask.
- The flexibility to work occasional, voluntary overtime on weekends to meet the factory's needs is strongly desired.
- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:
Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
The hourly range for this role is $27 to $32/hour. The hourly range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered…
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