Cleanroom Operator

About the role

Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology. At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities. This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively.

Cleanroom Operator is responsible to execute daily production directed by the Room Leader/Production Coordinator with guidance by SWIs in a disciplined manner to safely and efficiently manufacture a quality product. Follow all SOP, SKP, Job Plans or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures in adherence to all Site Safety Standards. Specific areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: S-30 Cleanroom Breaking, S-130 Cleanroom Breaking, S-430 Cleanroom Breaking. This role is accountable for being aware of department performance including Safety & Environment, Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity.

Responsibilities

• Breaking, packaging, and labeling of polysilicon using hand tools to meet customer specifications.
• Rotate between various jobs such as sealing and rework of polysilicon while following all safety and quality standards.
• Use disciplined approach with instructional documentation such as Standard Work Instructions (SWI’s) and temporary or permanent Job plans/procedures.
• Recognize, react to, and escalate abnormal situations to Table Leader/Room Leader/ECO/Shift Leader/Finishing Shift Coordinator.
• Operate assets in a disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems.
• Provide feedback to Operational Excellence and Training team for instructional documentation improvement, modification, and completeness.
• Participate in continuous improvement program by generating and communicating ideas to improve technology and process operations for higher quality, lower cost, safer and more reliable operation.
• Keep current with training in LMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in operations, manufacturing, maintenance, agriculture, or related industry.
• Military experience.
• Demonstrated job longevity.
• Demonstrated leadership in previous roles.
• Continued college education.

Skills

• Competent knowledge of HSC manufacturing operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of HSC processes, standards, and practices.

Schedule

First two weeks of training: 40 hours, day shift (Monday‑Friday). Transition to a 12‑hour per shift 2‑3‑2 schedule with a rotating shift, alternating between days and nights every two weeks (6 am‑6 pm/6 pm‑6 am), including every other weekend.