Production Specialist

Microchip Technology Inc.; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

On-site medical clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Stock grant

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k)

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in Gresham, Oregon is hiring Production Specialists for our Fab 4 facility. You will learn to operate manufacturing tools, qualify equipment, and support processes to meet strict specifications in a cleanroom environment.

This role offers 12-hour shifts, competitive pay with differential, quarterly bonuses, stock grants, and 401(k) with company match, plus healthcare and tuition reimbursement. Join a team committed to quality and growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate the machines (or “tools”) that manufacture microcontrollers and other embedded control products.
• Qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure equipment and processes meet documented limits.
• Communicate to appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet limits.
• Learn the essential protocol for the cleanroom.
• Work 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 and 4 shifts per week.
• Develop knowledge to help the team meet production goals.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Microchip is hiring Production Specialists at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon.

We are invested in our employees, and our award‑winning training organization will provide you all the tools, resources and support you need to be successful. Don’t worry if you don’t have cleanroom experience – most new employees don’t!

What will you be doing?

• You will learn to operate the machines (or “tools”) that manufacture microcontrollers and other embedded control products.
• You will learn to qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure that equipment and processes are within documented specified limits.
• Communicate to the appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limits.
• Learn the essential protocol for the cleanroom.
• Work 12‑hour shifts, alternating between 3 shifts per week and 4 shifts per week.
• Develop the knowledge and expertise to help your functional area team meet production goals.

Available shifts

Front End Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Saturday 6:25 pm–6:40 am – 18% differential.

Back End Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6:25 pm–6:40 am – 18% differential.

Front End Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 6:25 am–6:40 pm – 5% differential.

Back End Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday 6:25 am–6:40 pm – 5% differential.

Compensation

• Base rate of pay, shift differential, and daily overtime.
• • Day Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 5% differential = $19.95 per hour (built‑in overtime $21.36).
  • Night Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 18% differential = $22.42 per hour (built‑in overtime $23.83).
• Quarterly Cash Bonuses.
• $2,000 Restricted Stock Grant – cash shares after 12–15 months or save for growth.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – guaranteed minimum 15% discount.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Paid Time Off

• Vacation Pay – up to 81.38 hours annually; more after the first two years.
• Personal Absence Time – up to 41.38 hours annually.
• Paid Sick Leave – up to 40 hours annually.
• 10 paid holidays.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision benefits effective on first day.
• Free on‑site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified nurse practitioner.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
• Fitness Reimbursement and on‑site fitness center.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ability to multi‑task while paying careful attention to detail.
• Prior success working both individually and in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipment.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Adaptability to frequent change and improvement.
• Reliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule (6:25 pm‑6:40 am).
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
• Ability to wear the required cleanroom garment with hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves and booties.
• Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
• Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.

Travel Time

No required travel.

Physical Attributes

• Bending at Waist
• Bending at Waist
• Burns
• Carrying
• Climbing
• Crawling
• Crouching
• Dust or gases
• Electrical Hazards
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Heat
• Feeling
• Foot Controls
• Fumes or Odors
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Mechanical Hazards
• Noise and/or vibration
• Other
• Piece Work
• Poor Ventilation
• Pulling
• Pushing
• + 9 more

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull 25 lb; carry 15 lb.
• Sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 30% of shift.
• Must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

Microchip Technology Inc. is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.