Fab Operations Technician

Join SkyWater: Innovate and Impact the WorldBold thinking. World changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!Position SummaryIn this role, you will serve as a Fab Operations Technician/Clean Room Technician producing high-quality products for our customers.Shift: D Shift: Wednesday through Friday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55 p.m. - 7:10 a.m. This role offers a 15% differential.Role and ResponsibilitiesOperate assigned machines in a cleanroom environment.Load and unload wafer production machines (microchips).Follow detailed instructions to ensure correct procedures are completed.Perform quality inspections on finished products.Uphold the company's core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset.Ensure proper gowning procedures and safety standards are being followed at all times in the area.Maintain and communicate in a positive attitude.Be punctual to ensure crisp pass downs between shifts.The job also requires performing other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications18 years or older.5 years of experience operating semiconductor fabrication toolsBasic computer skills.Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.The willingness and desire to learn and grow.High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent.Experience with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Effective organizational and planning skills.Previous semiconductor industry or manufacturing experience always a plus.Physical RequirementsAbility to repetitively lift up to 12 poundsWork in a cleanroom environment wearing full personal protective equipment attireStand and walk for the duration of a 12-hour shiftMust be available to work a compressed work week, including weekends and overtimeSkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io, including disability/vetsWe will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at View email address on click.appcast.io before responding.