Fab Operator

Aerotek; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Cleanroom Production Technician for a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing facility in Beaverton, OR. The role involves setting up and operating production equipment, moving wafer lots, and ensuring data accuracy and quality in a 24/7 environment.

The position requires strict adherence to cleanroom, chemical handling, and safety procedures, with shifts that include long 12-hour periods and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or cleanroom environments preferred.
• Ability to operate in a 12-hour shift and strict safety protocols.
• Strong data entry and attention to detail for production tracking.
• Proven ability to follow written procedures and communicate across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment according to priorities and procedures.
• Transport wafer lots throughout a 100,000 sq ft cleanroom facility.
• Perform data entry related to production, inventory, and process tracking with accuracy.
• Conduct visual quality inspections on wafers and related materials.

Job description

Job Title: Cleanroom Production Technician

Job Description

The Cleanroom Production Technician sets up and operates production equipment, transports wafer lots throughout a large cleanroom facility, and performs data entry and visual quality checks to support semiconductor manufacturing. This role follows detailed safety, cleanroom, chemical, and wafer handling procedures while working closely with team members to maintain quality, productivity, and efficient workflow in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with production priorities and established procedures.


• Transport and deliver wafer lots throughout a 100,000 square foot cleanroom facility in a timely and accurate manner.


• Perform data entry related to production, inventory, and process tracking with a high level of accuracy.


• Conduct visual quality control inspections on wafers and related materials to identify defects or issues.


• Collaborate with team members to resolve quality and productivity challenges and maintain smooth operations.


• Follow all specified safety procedures, including cleanroom, chemical handling, and wafer handling protocols.


• Handle materials and chemicals safely, adhering to strict process requirements and documentation standards.


• Use pass-down notes and other communication tools to effectively share information between shifts and team members.


• Maintain inventory control by loading, packing, picking, and moving materials as required for production.


• Operate material handling equipment such as carts and potentially forklifts, as appropriate to the role and training.


• Keep up with production pace to ensure consistent workflow across departments and minimize bottlenecks.


• Adhere to cleanroom rules, including proper gowning procedures and restrictions on personal items and products.


• Walk and stand frequently during 12-hour shifts, including walking up and down stairs as required by the facility layout.


• Lift wafer boxes above shoulder height using both hands and manipulate them carefully with fingers to avoid damage.


• Push and pull carts with loads up to 25 pounds throughout the cleanroom and facility.


• Follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately, ensuring consistent process execution.


• Comply with attendance and punctuality expectations for full-time, compressed work week schedules, including weekend shifts.

Schedules

D1 shift* Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 6:00AM-6:00PM

N1 Sunday, Monday, Tueaday and every other Wednesday 6pm-6am

D2 Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6am-6pm

N2 Every other Wednesday, Thursday Friday and Saturday 6pm-6am

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to follow strict processes and detailed written procedures accurately.


• Ability to follow verbal directions and adapt to changing production priorities.


• Demonstrated capability to communicate effectively within a team environment, including using pass-down notes between shifts.


• Strong material handling skills, including safe movement of wafer boxes and carts up to 25 pounds.


• Ability to work in a warehouse or manufacturing environment with inventory control, loading, packing, picking, and shipping and receiving tasks.


• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment with strict safety, chemical handling, and wafer handling procedures.


• Ability to walk and stand frequently throughout 12-hour shifts and to walk up and down stairs regularly.


• Capability to lift above the head with two hands and manipulate wafer boxes using fingers with care and precision.


• Ability to push and pull carts with moderate loads in a controlled and safe manner.


• Reliability in maintaining excellent attendance and punctuality in a 24/7 manufacturing setting.


• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting workflow and productivity across departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or similar high-tech production environments is a plus.


• Experience in inventory control, RF scanners, and material tracking systems is beneficial.


• Experience with forklift operation or other material handling equipment is advantageous where applicable.


• Prior work in shipping and receiving, loading, and packing functions is helpful.


• Ability to adapt to compressed work week schedules and 12-hour shifts, including weekend work.


• Comfort wearing full cleanroom garments such as jumpsuits, hoods, safety glasses, gloves, masks, hairnets, and specialized footwear.


• Willingness to comply with cleanroom restrictions on personal items, including cell phones and personal care products.


• Interest in long-term growth within a large manufacturing organization, including opportunities to move into maintenance or other advanced roles.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a large, established manufacturing organization that offers strong benefits and clear opportunities for advancement. Team members benefit from medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, as well as other comprehensive benefits. The company supports career growth, as shown by promotions into more advanced roles, and offers a discretionary performance-based bonus program tied to personal and company results, rewarding high performance and dedication.

Work Environment

This role is based in a semiconductor manufacturing facility with extensive cleanrooms throughout the site. All duties are performed in a controlled cleanroom environment while wearing full cleanroom garments, including a full-body jumpsuit, hood, safety glasses, nitrile or surgical gloves, face mask, hairnet, and cleanroom shoes. The cleanroom prohibits the use of personal cell phones, makeup, hairspray, hair gel, perfume, and cologne to protect product quality and maintain contamination control. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and uses full-time compressed work week schedules with 12-hour shifts. Shifts include day and night options, and all schedules require working either Saturday or Sunday. Overtime is paid after 10 hours worked on each shift. The environment is fast-paced, highly structured, and safety-focused, with an emphasis on precise procedures, cleanliness, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Beaverton, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Beaverton,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.