Fab Operator

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 47,569,000 - 71,489,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Stock purchase program

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Kissimmee, FL is hiring a Fab Operations Technician to produce high-quality microchips in a cleanroom. You will operate machines, load wafers, perform quality inspections, and ensure gowning and safety procedures are followed.

The role requires 18+, HS diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and strong multitasking ability. Shift schedule and competitive hourly pay are provided with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and MS Office experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and desire to learn and grow in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Previous semiconductor industry experience is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned machines in a cleanroom environment.
• Load and unload wafer production machines (microchips).
• Follow detailed procedures to ensure correct operations.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products.
• Maintain proper gowning procedures and safety standards.
• Be punctual to ensure crisp pass-downs between shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Semiconductor industry experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

200 NeoCity Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Bold Thinking. World Changing.

At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible.

Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future.

SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking?

Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Position Summary:

In this role, you will serve as a Fab Operations Technician/Clean Room Technician producing high-quality products for our customers.

Shift: C-shift- Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday from 6:00 am to 6:15 pm. Training will be on E shift- Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, for approximately 3 months.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Operate assigned machines in a cleanroom environment.
• Load and unload wafer production machines (microchips).
• Follow detailed instructions to ensure correct procedures are completed.
• Perform quality inspections on finished products.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset.
• Ensure proper gowning procedures and safety standards are being followed at all times in the area.
• Maintain and communicate in a positive attitude.
• Be punctual to ensure crisp pass downs between shifts.
• The job also requires performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 18 years or older.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• The willingness and desire to learn and grow.
• Previous semiconductor industry always a plus.
• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Effective organizational and planning skills.
• US Citizenship Required: This position will require the holding of a government security clearance which requires U.S Citizenship.

Additional Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the facility.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• The employee will be required to work in a cleanroom environment: full gowning (full body coveralls, hood, face mask, nitrile gloves, and safety glasses).

The hourly range for this role is $16.62 - $24.92 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including

• 401k match
• life insurance
• opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes

• benefit eligibility day one
• medical
• dental
• mental health benefits
• vision
• legal planning
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• an on-site fitness facility
• an on-site self-serve market

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.

200 NeoCity Wy, Kissimmee, FL 34744, USA