Quartz Support Technician

Siltronic-Corporation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401k matching

Educational Assistance

Quarterly Bonus Program

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Public Transportation Subsidy

Job summary

Siltronic is seeking a Quartz Support Technician for a 12-hour day shift in clean room environments. You will operate and monitor equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and document shift activities while following strict safety and cleanroom protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma and 6–12 months of related manufacturing experience, with responsibilities including coordinating with on-coming shifts, handling hazardous materials, and contributing to continuous improvement through

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent with related manufacturing experience.
• Ability to follow manufacturing and safety documentation and PTNs.
• Basic math skills and reading of graphs/charts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment to minimize production impact
• Diagnose problems and request repairs; monitor for malfunctions
• Perform preventive maintenance such as quartz changes and cylinder changes
• Maintain accurate shift handoffs and documentation
• Adhere to strict cleanroom, safety and environmental policies
• Install, assemble, and maintain process supply components as needed
• Keep records of changes and communicate concerns during shifts
• Observe safety rules and maintain clean, organized work areas

Skills

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Shift handoffs

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Reading procedures

Safety protocols

Job description

Looking For a Quartz Support Technician for Day (12-Hour Pitman Schedule) for Clean Room Environments

Siltronic is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of highly specialized hyper pure silicon wafers. Being an international market player, we serve the semiconductor industry worldwide and partner with many leading chip manufacturers. Our global production network in Asia, Europe, and the USA includes today’s most advanced plants for 200mm and 300mm wafers. We provide a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, educational assistance, and a quarterly success sharing bonus program.

The Quartz Support Technician applies logical and analytical thinking to safely follow verbal and written instructions while supporting cleanroom manufacturing operations. This role requires the ability to evaluate equipment performance, identify repair parts, and support preventive maintenance activities such as quartz changes, muffle etches, and cylinder changes. The technician manages multiple tasks simultaneously, works independently to organize daily responsibilities, and communicates effectively through accurate documentation and shift pass-downs. Strict adherence to safety, environmental, and cleanroom protocols is required while working around hazardous chemicals, gases, and energized equipment.

• Operate and monitor equipment effectively to minimize impacts to production
• Diagnose problems and effectively initiate appropriate request for repairs. Monitor equipment to proactively detect potential malfunctions
• Perform designated preventive maintenance and owner operator tasks as required, including quartz changes, muffle etches, and cylinder changes
• Communicate with on-coming and off-going shifts to effectively coordinate support efforts
• Strictly adhere to and model appropriate cleanroom protocol at all times
• Observe and follow all safety/environmental policies and procedures
• Utilize technical skills to install, assemble, and maintain associated process supply system components
• Effectively maintain records of quartz changes, muffle etches, and cylinder changes
• Write concise and accurate shift passdowns containing information of what was done on the shift and any concerns that need to be monitored or corrected
• Achieve certification of basic proficiency for equipment in assigned areas of responsibility. Continuously improve knowledge and skills.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas
• Participate in and complete training as prescribed by corporate requirements and the immediate leadership
• Frequent work required in hazardous areas involving potentially dangerous chemicals, gases, electrical power, and stored energy
• Responsible for understanding the hazards in the workplace, including hazardous waste handling and awareness. Required to remain up to date on applicable trainings

Position Requirements

Requires a minimum High School diploma, or equivalent, and a minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of experience performing support work in a related industry or manufacturing environment. Ability to comprehend and interpret manufacturing and safety documentation, including PTNs; perform mathematical calculations using English and metric units of measure, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; compute ratios and percentages; draw, read, and interpret graphs and charts; apply basic algebra to manipulate variables in simple equations; and assist with troubleshooting equipment and machinery as needed.

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following tasks:

• Ability to sit / stand / walk / bend / twist / crouch / kneel / climb as required for various periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry / push/pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to continuously stand and walk the entire shift
• Required to reach, and to manipulate using hands and fingers
• Frequently required to wear cleanroom attire, personal protective equipment and/or breathing devices

Benefits and Compensation:

• 120 hours vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 60 hours of sick time
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• Health Savings Account Option
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Leave Oregon
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Wellness Assistance
• Legal Insurance
• Quarterly Success Share Bonus
• Referral Program
• Retirement Plan Options, up to 5% Match
• Sponsored Wellness Programs & Challenges
• Subsidize Public Transportation Pass

Relocation assistance is not offered

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