Cleanroom Operator – Wafer Processing (Back Nights)

Sumitomo Electric USA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric USA in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Super Clean Room Operator for a full-time role in a compressed work week. You will operate wafer finishing process equipment, ensure high-quality output, and work as part of a safety-conscious team in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities include handling wafers, loading/unloading at benches, data entry (Excel, GIP), 5S maintenance, and daily pass-down meetings. Prior cleanroom and 6–9 months manufacturing inspection experience are favored.

Qualifications

• English reading and speaking required.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation.
• Must follow safety requirements at all times.
• Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• High initiative and desire to learn.
• Detail oriented with good listening.
• Able to use manufacturing equipment, PC and peripherals, hand tools.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 6-9 months manufacturing inspection experience preferred.
• Prior clean room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exercise product handling to prevent loss of product due to carelessness.
• Complete batch divide process steps as needed.
• Load and unload wafers into cleaning benches and machines in the inspection room.
• Stage incoming work as needed.
• Process product through post inspection including packaging.
• Data entry into Excel spreadsheets and system (GIP).
• Enter process directions into production tool computers.
• Continuous and accurate data collection and input.
• Maintain 5S protocol.
• Continuous housekeeping of process tools and area floor and walls.
• Perform visual product inspection of both sides.
• Perform equipment changes on tools as assigned.
• Attend daily pass down meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Basic math

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Manufacturing equipment operation

High school diploma

Manufacturing inspection experience

Clean room experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sumitomo Electric USA in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Super Clean Room Operator for a full-time role in a compressed work week. You will operate wafer finishing process equipment, ensure high-quality output, and work as part of a safety-conscious team in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities include handling wafers, loading/unloading at benches, data entry (Excel, GIP), 5S maintenance, and daily pass-down meetings. Prior cleanroom and 6–9 months manufacturing inspection experience are favored.