Machine Operator Lead

Responsibilities

• Daily Operations & Coordination: Sets daily team goals in accord with processing demands; organizes staff to efficiently produce required weekly output. Understands tool utilization and maximization for greater output. Understands process flow and can identify needs and abundances; rearranges workforce and requests assistance as needed to resolve.
• Equipment Operation & Hands-on Production: Operate traditional fab equipment; wafer saw and grind equipment. Follow proper wafer handling guidelines; handle thin wailers and can correct Operators if guidelines are not being followed. Setup and operate assigned production equipment striving to achieve goals for quality, efficiency and productivity. Perform first level maintenance.
• Quality & Compliance: Checks and inspects operation results against predetermined tolerances. Understand and identify defects in accordance with applicable workmanship. Must have a working knowledge of all OP's for audits and CAR's.
• Team Development & Support: Keeps a pulse on employee needs and personnel issues; intervenes and/or seeks HR/Operations Manager support. Assists with training. Encourages sharing of best practices within the team; breaks down barriers to teamwork; resolves conflict effectively.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Interface with engineering, management, and maintenance. Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments. Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, and collaborate with others.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 1-3 years of machine operating experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Must be able to work compressed work shifts and have the ability to attend possible meetings/classes off shift. Standing for 12-hour shift. Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Desired Qualifications: Good mechanical aptitude, vision/finger dexterity and attention to detail. Ability to read and comprehend component part markings and polarity. Ability to interpret Engineering Documentation and work instructions. Professional and positive communication skills. Comprehensive Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.