Production Specialist

Production SpecialistMicrochip 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 productsYou will learn to qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure that equipment and processes are within documented specified limitsCommunicate to the appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limitsLearn the essential protocol for the cleanroomWork 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 shifts per week and 4 shifts per weekDevelop the knowledge and expertise to help your functional area team meet production goalsAvailable shiftsDays of Week, Hours, Shift Differential 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% differentialCompensationThere are three components to compensation: base rate of pay, shift differential, and daily overtimeDay Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 5% differential = $19.95 per hour (with built in OT = $21.36)Night Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 18% differential = $22.42 per hour (with built in OT = $23.83)Quarterly Cash Bonuses$2000 Restricted Stock Grant – Cash your shares after 12-15 months or save them for their growth potentialEmployee Stock Purchase Plan – Guaranteed minimum 15% discount401K Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffVacation Pay – Up to 81.38 hours annually. More after the first two yearsPersonal Absence Time – Up to 41.38 hour annuallyPaid Sick Leave – Up to 40 hours annually10 Paid HolidaysBenefitsExcellent Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits effective on your First Day of EmploymentFree on-site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified Nurse PractitionerTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar yearFitness Reimbursement and On-site fitness centerBeing a Production Specialist is a great job, and since Microchip promotes from within, it is also the start of a great career!Requirements/Qualifications:What does it take to be successful?Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detailPrior success working both individually and in a team environmentGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to follow written and verbal directionAbility to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipmentExcellent listening skillsAdaptability to frequent change and improvementsReliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule (6:25 to 6:40)Regular and predictable attendance is essentialAbility to wear the required cleanroom garment with hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves and bootiesBasic computer, math and reading comprehension skillsYou must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GEDPhysical Attributes:Bending at Waist, 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, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing {+ 9 more}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 othersMicrochip 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. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.