Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician (Nights)

Essential Function

Join the team at Silfex as a Manufacturing Technician 2 and build your career in high-tech manufacturing. In this hands-on role, you will operate advanced and automated equipment used to create precision components for the semiconductor industry.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate machines that support the Silfex manufacturing and finishing processes
• Learn and perform 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) workplace organization activities
• Develop proficiency in 3-5 designated processes through hands-on training and practice
• Learn and apply Silfex policies and procedures to perform routine tasks effectively and safely
• Follow all material handling requirements to ensure quality of product and equipment
• Read and interpret assembly drawings, follow work instructions, setup sheets and process specifications
• Accurately enter production and quality information into batch records, the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (software used to track manufacturing activities), and other required production or quality logs
• Ensure cleanliness of the area and perform general and routine housekeeping tasks
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks as assigned to ensure equipment is functioning properly
• Initiate work orders or dispatches when needed to support operational efficiency
• Follow all safety procedures and work practices, including proper use of required PPE, safe handling of materials and chemicals, and prompt reporting of incidents, hazards, or unsafe conditions
• Participate in Tier 1 meetings and shift passdown communications to stay informed on production priorities, safety updates, quality expectations, equipment status, and other operational needs
• Develop and maintain competency in basic troubleshooting of equipment
• Understand and apply the Silfex Quality Management System (QMS) - the company’s standards and procedures for consistent, high‑quality production
• Perform other duties and projects assigned

Culture

• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do
• Follow all company safety policies, wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for your area or task, and report incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to management
• Communicate clearly, proactively, and respectfully to support teamwork and collaboration across departments and levels
• Contribute to continuous improvement by using Lean manufacturing methods (reducing waste and improving efficiency) and 5S
• Maintain organization and cleanliness and escalate maintenance issues responsibly

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) credential required
• 1–2 years of experience operating equipment in a manufacturing, cleanroom, laboratory, or similarly controlled environment that requires contamination-control practices and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability and willingness to work safely around hazardous chemicals and wear cleanroom apparel for 12-hour shifts, including full-body gowning such as hood, mask, gloves, and boot covers; training and PPE provided
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate manufacturing systems, software applications, and web-based platforms
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and compliance
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cleanroom environments or similarly regulated settings, such as laboratory operations, chemical processing, food manufacturing, medical device manufacturing, or semiconductor manufacturing
• Hands‑on experience handling hazardous chemicals and utilizing appropriate PPE and safety procedures
• Ability to trouble shoot technical issues and resolve technical issues related to manufacturing processes and production equipment
• Experience working with Silicon, glass, quartz, or other brittle material

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, and use of hands to handle or feel parts and tools
• Frequent reaching with hands and arms, stand or sit, and talk or hear
• Sometimes stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; regularly up to 25 pounds
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles; occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moderate noise
• Frequent use of latex gloves while performing job duties, subject to approved accommodations where applicable
• Frequent putting on and removing PPE (donning and doffing) when entering and exiting cleanroom environments multiple times during a shift
• Frequent compliance with cleanroom requirements, which may restrict items such as piercings, makeup, rings, contact lenses, cell phones, earbuds, and other personal items depending on room assignment