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Post Fab Wafer Operator (Night Shift 1)

onsemi · Hopewell Junction, NY · 3 days ago
Manufacturing$18.75–$25.87/hrFull-time

About the role

onsemi is seeking a highly motivated Wafer Fab Operator to join the Manufacturing Operations Team. The role of the Manufacturing Specialist is primarily to load wafers into production equipment, verify product specs against equipment settings, monitor equipment operation, monitor process pace/productivity, and recognize when something is out of adjustment.

Schedule

Night shift: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM (12‑hour compressed shifts). The schedule alternates between 3 working days one week and 4 working days the next week. Arriving on shift at the scheduled time and punctuality from breaks and lunches is mandatory to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.

Sign‑on bonus

A sign‑on award of $1,500 gross is paid in four quarterly installments of $375 each (subject to taxes and payroll deductions). The first payment is made within the first 30 days of employment, with three additional quarterly payments thereafter. You must be an active employee to receive each installment; amounts already paid do not need to be repaid if employment ends.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and operate tools to process wafers through the applicable manufacturing stage.
  • Use analytic and deductive skills to determine processing strategies, including when to perform tool changeovers; communicate with internal customers and team members to maximize factory productivity.
  • Make minor corrections to process and equipment; recognize when a technician or engineer is needed and suggest productivity improvements.
  • Perform computer/software tasks such as process diagnosis and interpretation using Statistical Process Control (SPC) methodology.
  • Execute production processes per documented specifications and schedules, interfacing with computer systems to complete job duties.
  • Collaborate with teammates and other departments to prioritize daily tasks that impact team goals.
  • Follow and stay current on safety and conduct requirements.
  • Meet physical requirements: carry wafer pods weighing 15 lb throughout the full shift; frequently climb 4–5 stairs while carrying a wafer pod.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Prior semiconductor experience preferred but not required.
  • Stable work history a plus.

Specific skills

  • Ability to work 12‑hour compressed shifts in a cleanroom environment.
  • Hard‑working, flexible team player with superior attention to detail and computer knowledge.
  • Ability to multitask and manage a large volume of activity and demands.
  • Wear cleanroom garments (bunny suit, gloves, safety glasses, approved cleanroom shoes, face coverings) to protect product from contamination.
  • Carry 15 lb wafer pods throughout the full shift.
  • Frequently climb 4–5 stairs while carrying a wafer pod throughout the full shift.

Pay

Base salary range: $18.75–$25.87 per hour (exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses). Final rate depends on geographic location, skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package (details at Benefits Summary and

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