Manufacturing Operator 2 (Night Shift)

FormFactor, Inc.; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

FormFactor, Inc. in Farmers Branch, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Operator II to support fast-paced production.

You will perform skilled assembly, testing, inspection, calibration, and intermediate-level troubleshooting of production equipment and materials. The role requires following detailed work instructions, maintaining safety standards, and working with engineering on tests, trials, and process validation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, or related technical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform intermediate level tasks with accuracy and minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of quality standards, documentation, and safety protocols.
• Must follow all required safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with the ability to use precision tools, gauges, and basic test equipment.
• Experience in electronics, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing.
• Familiarity with SPC, basic data analysis, or quality control tools.
• Prior experience mentoring or training team members.

Responsibilities

• Execute a wide range of manufacturing activities including assembly, testing, inspection, calibration, and intermediate-level troubleshooting of production equipment and materials.
• Work independently with minimal supervision to follow detailed work instructions, process flows, and safety guidelines to ensure consistent high-quality output.
• Perform more complex tasks requiring greater precision and understanding of process interactions.
• Conduct advanced equipment setup, calibration, and preventative maintenance to ensure full operational readiness.
• Identify recurring equipment issues, perform initial root cause analysis, and coordinate with technicians or engineering for resolution.
• Support minor repairs and adjustments to maintain throughput and minimize downtime.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret operating or inspection data to maintain process control and detect variation.
• Perform online equipment and process adjustments within defined limits to optimize quality and productivity.
• Communicate process trends or abnormalities to engineering for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with engineering teams to support tests, trials, DOEs, and process validation activities.
• Provide recommendations for improving documentation, work methods, cycle time, and product quality.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, offering insights based on production floor observations.
• Mentor and assist training Manufacturing Operator I team members on processes, equipment, and best practices.
• Support team leads in coordinating workflow, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are prepared for daily operations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment by sharing knowledge and supporting cross-functional teams.

Skills

Blueprints

Cleanroom Operations

Data Entry

Electrical Inspection Testing

Electrical Testing

Equipment Set Up

Following Instructions

Mechanical Aptitude

MEMS

Microscope

QA Inspection

SMT Soldering

Surface Mount Tech

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1-2 years related manufacturing experience

Tools

Microscope

Job description

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Job Description:

TheManufacturing Operator IIperforms skilled,intermediate leveltasks in support of manufacturing operations within afar-paced,team-orientedenvironment. This role builds upon foundational operator capabilities and requires greater technicalproficiency,problem-solvingability, and ownership of production processes.Itexecutes complex manufacturing tasks, performs equipment setup and advanced troubleshooting, collects and interprets process data, and actively contributes to ongoing efficiency and quality improvements. This position helpsmaintainpredictable production output and supports new process development alongside engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Assembly

• Execute a wide range of manufacturing activities includingassembly, testing, inspection, calibration, and intermediatelevel troubleshootingof production equipment and materials.

• Work independently with minimal supervision to follow detailed work instructions, process flows, and safety guidelines to ensure consistenthigh-qualityoutput.

• Perform more complex tasks requiring greater precision and understanding of process interactions.

Equipment Setup, Operation & Maintenance

• Conductadvanced equipment setup, calibration, and preventative maintenanceto ensure full operational readiness.

• Identifyrecurring equipment issues, perform initialroot causeanalysis, and coordinate with technicians or engineering for resolution.

• Support minor repairs and adjustments tomaintainthroughput and minimize downtime.

Process Monitoring, Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operating or inspection data tomaintainprocess control and detect variation.

• Performonline equipment and process adjustmentswithin defined limits tooptimizequality and productivity.

• Communicate process trends or abnormalities to engineering for continuous improvement.

Collaboration, Experiments & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with engineering teams to supporttests, trials, DOEs, and process validation activities.

• Provide recommendations for improving documentation, work methods, cycle time, and product quality.

• Participate in continuous improvement projects, offering insights based onproduction floorobservations.

Training, Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor andassistin trainingManufacturing Operator Iteam members on processes, equipment, and best practices.

• Support team leads in coordinating workflow, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are prepared for daily operations.

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment by sharing knowledge and supportingcross-functionalteams.

PreferredQualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum1-2 yearsof experience in manufacturing, assembly, or related technical environments.

• Demonstrated ability to performintermediate leveltasks with accuracy and minimal supervision.

• Strong understanding of quality standards, documentation, and safety protocols.

• Must follow all required safety protocols and wearappropriate PPE.

• Solid mechanical aptitude withthe abilityto use precision tools, gauges, and basic test equipment.

• Experience in electronics,semiconductor, or precision manufacturing.

• Familiarity with SPC, basic data analysis, or quality control tools.

• Prior experience mentoring or training team members.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, sit, or perform repetitive motions for extended periods.

• Use of microscopes, precision instruments, and calibrated tools asrequired.

• Must follow all required safety protocols,wear appropriatePPEandcleanroom attire (full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, gloves, etc.) for extended periods of time.

• Must be able tolift upto 30 lbs.

Shift Options:

• FB B:7 pm - 7:15 am Wk1 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Wk2 Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

• FB D: 7 pm - 7:15 am Wk1 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Wk2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Skills:

Blueprints, Cleanroom Operations, Data Entry, Electrical Inspection Testing, Electrical Testing, Equipment Set Up, Following Instructions, Mechanical Aptitude, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Microscope, Probe Cards, QA Inspection, SMT Soldering, Surface Mount Technology (SMT), Troubleshooting

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience. Operative/Technician roles will typically operate more complex machinery/processes| Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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