Process Operator Wafer Fabrication I

About the role

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. We are looking for people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment to manufacture microchip devices on silicon wafers.
• Keep multiple semi-automated machines consistently running to ensure product processing is correct.
• Use judgment to identify any product concerns during processing.
• Maintain safety standards in the area.
• Perform measurements of semiconductor wafers and devices, ensuring key parameter guidelines are met.
• Run a variety of machines in the cleanroom.
• Follow procedures in semiconductor wafer processing guidelines.
• Ensure training expectations are followed.
• Accurately record and enter data.
• Make reasonable judgments and escalate concerns to engineering.
• Reject product that does not meet specifications.
• Perform other related processing tasks as required.

Essential Physical/Environmental Demands

• Lifting — Not to exceed 50 lbs. (local practice may apply)
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills
• Noise
• Chemical vapors
• Soldering fumes

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma.
• Three months in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to read and follow written procedures, record specific test parameters, and qualify equipment prior to production start.
• Willingness to learn new processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated effective written/verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks on a daily basis.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer skills with spreadsheets, word processing, database, and other applicable software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of silicon wafer fabrication experience.

Competencies

• Silicon wafer fabrication
• Production documentation
• Monitoring multiple semiconductor machines at a time
• Operate variety of semiconductor machines
• Basic computer skills

Infectious Control Risk Category III — employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental & other insurances (eligible the first of the month after 30 days)
• Low-cost onsite medical clinic
• Two onsite cafeterias
• Employee garden and gardening classes
• Three weeks’ vacation, one week sick time, paid holidays
• 401(k) and health savings account