Wafer Fabrication Operator — Cleanroom Precision & Yield

Polar Semiconductor; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

ID theft protection

Employee assistance

Job summary

Polar Semiconductor is seeking a detail-oriented Wafer Fabrication Operator to support semiconductor manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. You will perform wafer processing steps and contribute to wafer quality and production efficiency.

The role requires safety-conscious handling of high-temperature equipment and chemicals, with opportunities to train and progress within the team. Compensation starts at $19/hour with shift differential.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and communication skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and work independently.
• Manual dexterity for handling wafers, cassettes, and cleanroom tools.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods in a cleanroom environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and high-temperature equipment (550–800°C).

Responsibilities

• Perform wafer fabrication processes across functional areas including Photo, Etch, Thin Films, Metal Deposition, Diffusion, Epi, and LPCVD.
• Inspect wafers to ensure they meet process specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately log processed and in-process wafers using the Net Vision system.
• Follow established methods, procedures, and safety guidelines in all production tasks.
• Support initiatives such as quality programs, 5S, yield improvement, safety, and cost containment.
• Perform additional duties as required to support production operations.
• Train and support lower-level operators as progression and certification levels increase.

Skills

Reading, writing, arithmetic

Follow procedures

Manual dexterity

Stand/walk long periods

Lift up to 10 pounds

Hazardous chemicals handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Polar Semiconductor is seeking a detail-oriented Wafer Fabrication Operator to support semiconductor manufacturing in a cleanroom environment. You will perform wafer processing steps and contribute to wafer quality and production efficiency.

The role requires safety-conscious handling of high-temperature equipment and chemicals, with opportunities to train and progress within the team. Compensation starts at $19/hour with shift differential.