Cleanroom Operator

Bold 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 Summary: In this role, you will serve as a Fab Operations Technician/Clean Room Technician producing high-quality products for our customers. Shift: A -shift- Sunday through Tuesday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 am to 6:15 pm. Training will be on E shift- Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, for approximately 3 months. Role and Responsibilities: Operate 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 Qualifications: 18 years or older. Basic computer skills. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. The willingness and desire to learn and grow. Previous semiconductor industry always a plus. 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. US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship. Additional Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the facility. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee will be required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses). The hourly range for this role is $16.62 - $24.92 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors, including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate. SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including 401k 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 fitness facility, and an on-site 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. 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