Shift Operator (Production) Operations · Durham

PragmatIC Semiconductor; North East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pragmatic Semiconductor is seeking a Shift Operator for our Durham manufacturing site to join the 24/7 cleanroom team. You will cover all processing steps and help ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Working in a lean, high-volume environment, you will monitor equipment, log data, and maintain safety while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in lean, high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise workload.
• Effective communication across multiple teams.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Manual dexterity suitable for handling fabrication tools.
• Prior semiconductor/electronics manufacturing experience (advantage).
• Proficiency with optical microscopes (advantage).

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and perform processing steps per SOPs.
• Monitor equipment performance, perform process checks and log results.
• Enter data into MES and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment for all fab users.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Manual dexterity

Semiconductor manufacturing

Optical microscope

Job description

Overview

The Production team at Pragmatic Semiconductor is hiring! We have an excellent opportunity for a Shift Operator to join our cleanroom team and play a key role in the production of our innovative, cutting-edge products. Working on a continental shift pattern, you will have responsibility for covering all aspects of processing to help ensure that the team meets deadlines and required standards of processing. You will be working in a 24/7 cleanroom environment where on-time delivery and quality are paramount.

We are looking for candidates with strong communication skills and an excellent attitude - as well as the desire to be part of a truly exciting journey as we scale up at our Durham manufacturing site.

Please note, we are not able to offer Visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role; candidates therefore need to be able to evidence proof of right to work in the UK, and be based near our Durham manufacturing site.

Key tasks

Operation of production equipment, including:

• Preparation, handling, and processing of production substrates following standard operating procedures.
• Equipment performance monitoring, process checking and logging.
• Data entry into our Factory Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Maintaining a safe working environment for self and other fab area users.

Skills and experience

• Experience of working within a lean, high-volume manufacturing environment

• Good attention to detail

• Ability to manage time and workload effectively

• Ability to communicate effectively across various teams

• Problem-solving ability

• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office

• Manual dexterity

• Prior experience in semiconductor/electronics manufacturing (advantage)

• Proficiency in using an optical microscope (advantage)
  

Pragmatic is committed to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion; we strive to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to be themselves at work. Please let us know if you would like any adjustments to our application and interview process.