Quality Assurance Operator

SUMMARY:

The QA Operator is responsible for ensuring semiconductor components and materials meet established quality and engineering standards through equipment qualification, specification (SPEC) testing, material inspections, and process verification. This role performs inspections in accordance with documented procedures, identifies and documents nonconforming products, and supports quality assurance activities by maintaining accurate records, processing material transactions, and completing required checklists. The QA Operator also updates computerized systems, prepares rejection documentation, and contributes to continuous quality improvement through accurate data entry, record retention, and adherence to company quality and manufacturing procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs equipment qualification, SPEC tests & material inspections of semiconductor components to documented requirements (e.g. work instructions, engineering procedures, inspection criteria, etc.)Processes material and/or product as instructed in departmental procedures and/or specified process instructions (e.g., material move transactions in Eyelit non-conforming material reports, data entry for trending or statistical analysis tools, record retention, etc.

Verifies conformance to design and quality standards, identifying those items that are below standard.

Prepares visual rejection forms for all items that do not meet specifications and maintain other required documentation.

Updates computerized records.

Completes equipment and quality assurance checklists.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

Diversity
- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment;
Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics
- Treats people with respect;
Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically;
Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability
- Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Manages competing demands;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality
- Is consistently at work and on time;
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Cost Consciousness
- Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures;
Contributes to profits and revenue;
Conserves organizational resources.

Dependability
- Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Takes responsibility for own actions;
Keeps commitments;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative
- Volunteers readily;
Undertakes self-development activities;
Seeks increased responsibilities;
Takes independent actions and calculated risks;
Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities;
Asks for and offers help when needed.

Professionalism
- Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions;
Follows through on commitments.

Quality
- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity
- Meets productivity standards;
Completes work in timely manner;
Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

Safety and Security
- Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Teamwork
- Balances team and individual responsibilities;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
Puts success of team above own interests;
Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
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