Lapping Operator- Temp

About the role

Vishay Centerline, a leader in precision machining of ceramics and advanced materials serving internal and external customers in medical devices, semiconductors, aerospace, defense, artificial intelligence (AI), and microelectronics, is seeking a Diamond Polisher Operator. The role is based in Hudson, MA.

Responsible for setting up and operating precision lapping equipment to process ceramic, glass, and advanced material substrates to customer specifications for thickness, flatness, parallelism, and surface finish.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 2:00 pm – 12:30 am, Monday through Thursday (4‑day work week).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lapping machines
• Lap ceramic and advanced materials
• Monitor material removal rates
• Prepare and mix lapping slurries
• Load and unload fixtures
• Read travelers and work instructions
• Measure thickness and dimensions
• Inspect parts during processing
• Condition lapping plates
• Complete production documentation
• Maintain equipment
• Maintain a clean work area (5S)
• Report equipment issues
• Follow quality procedures
• Follow all safety requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read work instructions
• Use precision measuring tools
• Basic math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Lift up to 40 lbs
• Stand for extended periods

Preferred qualifications

• Lapping, polishing, or machining experience
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience
• SpeedFam or similar equipment experience
• Ceramic or advanced materials manufacturing
• SPC knowledge
• Precision measurement experience

Career path

Vishay Centerline invests in employee growth. Advancement opportunities include:

• Lapping Operator I → Lapping Operator II → Senior Operator → Team Leader → Manufacturing Technician → Process Technician → Supervisor → Manufacturing Management

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Paid training with opportunities for advancement
• Clean, climate‑controlled manufacturing environment
• Work with cutting‑edge materials used in AI, aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and medical technology
• Stable employment with a global technology leader
• Learn valuable skills in a rapidly growing advanced materials industry
• Health care coverage, financial support programs, and other resources to help achieve personal and professional goals
• Unique career paths, open and collaborative culture, stable business, opportunities to work globally and locally

Important notes

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).