Production Specialist

Production Specialist Opportunity

Microchip is hiring Production Specialists at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon! We are invested in our employees, and our award-winning training organization will provide you all the tools, resources and support you need to be successful. Don't worry if you don't have cleanroom experience. Most new employees don't!

What will you be doing?

• You will learn to operate the machines (or "tools") that manufacture microcontrollers and other embedded control products
• You will learn to qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure that equipment and processes are within documented specified limits
• Communicate to the appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limits
• Learn the essential protocol for the cleanroom
• Work 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 shifts per week and 4 shifts per week
• Develop the knowledge and expertise to help your functional area team meet production goals

Available shifts

• Front End Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Saturday 6:25pm-6:40am 18% differential
• Back End Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every other Saturday 6:25m-6:40am 18% differential
• Front End Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Wednesday 6:25am-6:40pm 5% differential
• Back End Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday every other Wednesday 6:25am-6:40pm 5% differential

Compensation

• Day Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $18.75 + 5% differential = $19.68 per hour (with built in OT = $21.15)
• Night Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $18.75 + 18% differential = $22.12 per hour (with built in OT = $23.77)
• Quarterly Cash Bonuses
• $2000 Restricted Stock Grant Cash your shares after 12-15 months or save them for their growth potential
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Guaranteed minimum 15% discount
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Pay Up to 81.38 hours annually. More after the first two years
• Personal Absence Time Up to 41.38 hour annually
• Paid Sick Leave Up to 40 hours annually
• 10 Paid Holidays

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Free on-site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year
• Fitness Reimbursement and On-site fitness center

Being a Production Specialist is a great job, and since Microchip promotes from within, it is also the start of a great career!

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail
• Prior success working both individually and in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipment
• Excellent listening skills
• Adaptability to frequent change and improvements
• Reliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule (6:25 to 6:40)
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential
• Ability to wear the required cleanroom garment with hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves and booties
• Basic computer, math and reading comprehension skills
• You must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Burns, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 30%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others

Pay Range:

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $18.75.* Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.