Manufacturing Wafer Fab Operator - Diffusion (Day 1 Shift)

Onsemi; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

onsemi, Hopewell Junction, NY, is seeking a Manufacturing Wafer Fab Operator to join the Manufacturing Operations Team. You will load wafers, verify specs, monitor equipment, and support productivity on a 12-hour compressed shift schedule.

The role includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus paid in four quarterly installments, and the final pay rate varies by location and experience. Equal opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior semiconductor experience preferred.
• Stable work history is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating tools to process wafers through the applicable stage in the manufacturing process.
• Using analytic and deductive skills to determine the best strategies for processing wafers through their tool, including when to perform tool changeovers; communicate with internal customers and team members to maximize factory productivity.
• Making minor corrections to the process and equipment and determining when to involve a technician or engineer; suggest productivity improvements.
• Process diagnosis and interpretation using SPC methodology.
• Perform production processes in accordance with documented specifications and production schedules; interfacing with computer systems to complete job duties.
• Work with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily tasks impacting team goals.
• Follow and stay up to date on safety and conduct requirements.
• Physical requirements include carrying wafer pods weighing 15 pounds and climbing 4–5 stairs while carrying pods.

Skills

12-hour shift

Cleanroom

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Lift 15 pounds

Computer knowledge

SPC basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Manufacturing Wafer Fab Operator - Diffusion (Day 1 Shift)

Hopewell Junction, NY, United States

Job Description

onsemi is seeking a highly motivated Wafer Fab Operator to join the Manufacturing Operations Team. The role of the Manufacturing Specialist is primarily to load wafers into production equipment, verify product specs against equipment settings, monitor equipment operation, monitor process pace/productivity, and recognize when something is out of adjustment: Wednesday,

Sign-on bonus: $1,500

Sign-On Bonus: Subject to your commencing employment with us, you will also be eligible to receive a sign-on award in the gross amount of $1,500.00, which will be paid in 4 quarterly payments of $375 each (subject to applicable taxes and payroll deductions). The first payment is payable within the first 30 days of you joining onsemi and quarterly thereafter for 3 additional payments. You must be an active employee with onsemi to receive these sign-on awards. In addition, if your employment is terminated with onsemi for any reason, the sign-on award(s) received as of the date of your termination do not need to be repaid to onsemi

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up and operating tools to process wafers through the applicable stage in the manufacturing process.
• Responsible for using analytic and deductive skills to determine the best strategies for processing those wafers through their tool, including when to perform tool changeovers; ability to communicate with internal customers and team members to make the best decisions for maximum factory productivity.
• Responsible for making minor corrections to the process and equipment and for recognizing when a technician or engineer is needed, in addition to making suggestions for improvement to productivity.
• Computer/Software-related tasks such as process diagnosis and interpretation using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology.
• Perform production processes in accordance with documented specifications and production schedules, requiring interfacing with computer systems to complete job duties.
• Works with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily tasks that impact team goals.
• Responsible for following and staying up to date on safety and conduct requirements.
• Able to meet physical requirements listed below in the specific skills addendum, including but not limited to:
  • Carrying pods of wafers that weigh 15 pounds throughout the full shift of work
  • Frequent climbing of 4-5 step stairs, while carrying a wafer pod, throughout the full shift of work

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience required:

• Prior semiconductor experience is preferred, but not required
• A stable work history is a plus

Specific Skills Required:

• Must be able to work a 12-hour compressed shift in a clean room environment.
• Hard-working, flexible team player with superior attention to detail and computer knowledge.
• The ability to multitask and manage a large volume of activity and demands.
• Wearing cleanroom garments is necessary to protect hair, dry skin, etc., from contaminating the product (wafers). This includes wearing a bunny suit, gloves, safety glasses, approved cleanroom shoes, and face coverings.
• The ability to carry a pod of wafers that weigh 15 pounds throughout the full shift of work.
• The ability to frequently climb up 4-5 stair steps while carrying a wafer pod throughout the full work shift.

Shift Requirements:

• The position works a compressed Night. Each shift is 12 hours per day, alternating 3 working days one week and4 working days the next week.
• Arriving on shift at the scheduled time and punctuality from breaks and lunches is mandatory to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.

onsemi is excited to share the base salary range for this position is $18.75-$25.87 per hour exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. The final pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and/or consideration of internal equity of our current team members. We also offer a competitive benefits package.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemiis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2506875
• Job Category Operator
• Posting Date 10/09/2026, 01:12 PM
• Degree Level High School /GED (Secondary)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Building 308 Receiving, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, US

Building 308 Receiving, Hopewell Junction, NY, 12533, US