Super clean Operator

Sumitomo Electric USA; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric USA in Hillsboro, OR, is seeking a Super Clean Room Operator for a full-time role in a compressed work week. You will operate wafer finishing process equipment, ensure high-quality output, and work as part of a safety-conscious team in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities include handling wafers, loading/unloading at benches, data entry (Excel, GIP), 5S maintenance, and daily pass-down meetings. Prior cleanroom and 6–9 months manufacturing inspection experience are favored.

Qualifications

• English reading and speaking required.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation.
• Must follow safety requirements at all times.
• Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• High initiative and desire to learn.
• Detail oriented with good listening.
• Able to use manufacturing equipment, PC and peripherals, hand tools.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 6-9 months manufacturing inspection experience preferred.
• Prior clean room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exercise product handling to prevent loss of product due to carelessness.
• Complete batch divide process steps as needed.
• Load and unload wafers into cleaning benches and machines in the inspection room.
• Stage incoming work as needed.
• Process product through post inspection including packaging.
• Data entry into Excel spreadsheets and system (GIP).
• Enter process directions into production tool computers.
• Continuous and accurate data collection and input.
• Maintain 5S protocol.
• Continuous housekeeping of process tools and area floor and walls.
• Perform visual product inspection of both sides.
• Perform equipment changes on tools as assigned.
• Attend daily pass down meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Basic math

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Manufacturing equipment operation

High school diploma

Manufacturing inspection experience

Clean room experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Super Clean Room Operator Status: Full Time

Department: Production Location: Hillsboro, OR

Reports to: Production Lead/ SCR Coordinator Travel: None

Worker's Comp Code: 4150 Manufacturing Shift: Compressed Work Week

Salary: $23 or based on experience Differential: Back Nights +12%

About Sumitomo Electric Group:

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, info communication, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.

Job Summary:

The Super Clean Room Operato r operates manufac turing process equipment in our technology prod uct (wafer) finishing process. The Operator e nsure s that priorities are met, the highest quality product is sent to the customers, and all work is done as a team in a safe and clean environment.

Description of Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Exercise product (wafer) handling skills that prevent loss of product due to carelessness.
• Complete batch divide process steps as needed.
• Load and unload wafers into cleaning benches and machines in the inspection room
• Stage incoming work as needed
• Process product through the post inspection process including packaging
• Data entry into Excel spreadsheets and system (GIP)
• Enter process directions into the production tool computers
• Continuous and accurate data collection and input
• Maintain 5S protocol
• Continuous housekeeping of process tools and immediate area floor and wall space
• Perform visual product inspection, including both front and back side of product
• Perform equipment changes on tools as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
• Attend daily pass down meetings to discuss current challenges, opportunities and changes that will affect production

Skills and Qualifications:

• Position requires English speaking and reading skills; process documents can be read and instructions can be understoo d
• High level of teamwork and cooperation
• Position requires the ability to strictly follow safety requirements at all time
• Understanding of basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are required
• Requires a high level of self-initiative, desire to learn and be effective
• Detailed oriented with the ability to listen and pay close attention
• Ability to use manufacturing process equipment, PC and peripherals (printer, scanner), basic hand tools, cleaning supplies and equipment
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• 6-9 months of previous experience in manufacturing inspection process preferred
• Prior clean room experience preferred

Physical Demands:

• Standing/ Walking frequently during shift
• Handling wafers constantly
• Lifting, pushing, pulling 25-50 lbs occasionally
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching occasionally

Work Environment:

• General manufacturing and clean room environment
• Work room can be noisy with multiple pieces of machinery operating at the same time
• Working with toxic or caustic chemicals daily
• The continuous use of factory provided uniforms and special factory shoes are required. Anyone entering a clean room is required to wear full Class 10 Cleanroom outfits, inclusive of snoods, masks, bunny suits, boots and gloves for several hours at a time

Additional Items:

• Must be flexible with scheduling. Although this is generally a set schedule, there will be business needs that dictate some shift changes and overtime.

• Use of factory provided uniforms and special factory shoes are required. Additionally, some roles will be requirement to wear full Class 10 Cleanroom outfit (inclusive of snoods, masks, bunny suits, boots and gloves) at times for this role.

4150 Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity:

SESMI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a work environment free of bias, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. We believe diversity and inclusion is an indispensable Company objective and we insist that all Team Members and applicants be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision-making (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, or other condition or status protected by law. SESMI will consider giving opportunities to qualified individuals with criminal histories when it aligns with federal, state and local statutes.