Operator

Wolfspeed; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfspeed in Durham, NC seeks a hands-on operator to set up, load, and monitor equipment, ensuring high-quality product output in a clean-room setting. We value diversity and empower employees to bring their authentic selves to work.

You will work in a team, wear PPE, perform tasks across multiple machines, and must read small print and follow safety rules. The role requires basic math, reading/writing in English, reliability, and the stamina for long shifts; training and ongoing education are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must wear PPE and work in clean room or dusty conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 11 hours).
• Good reading and attention to detail (read small print).
• Experience operating machinery or assembling product is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, load, and monitor equipment to ensure quality product is produced.
• Move between machines and perform tasks as needed.

Skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

English literacy

Endurance of long shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.

We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.

• Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
• Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
• Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
• Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
• Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.

The Day-to-Day

• Set-up, operate, load, and monitor equipment to ensure quality product is produced.
• Perform tasks by frequently moving back and forth between machines.

This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):

• Good communication skills, both written and oral; ability to read, write and speak English.
• Proven work history showing dependability, a strong work ethic and stability in previous jobs.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent/GED.
• Must be comfortable wearing personal protective equipment – PPE (i.e., lightweight clean-room suit, eye protection, gloves, etc.).
• Must be comfortable working in a clean room setting or in dirty and dusty conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, or move around work location without limitation for long periods of time (i.e., up to 11 hours at a time).
• Ability to read very small print and details, either with or without appropriate corrective lenses.
• Experience using hands to operate machinery and/or assemble product.

This position requires the lawful ability to access technical data, information, and areas controlled by United States export control laws and regulations.

This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.

To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.

We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.