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Job Description:
Microchip is hiring Production Specialists at our Tempe Fab.
We are invested in our employees, and our award-winning training organization will provide you all the tools, resources and support you need to be successful.
Don’t worry if you don’t have cleanroom experience. Most new employees don’t!
What is a cleanroom?
A cleanroom is the controlled environment where we manufacture microcontrollers. External pollutants or particles such as dust are cycled through HEPA filters constantly in accordance with cleanroom specifications. Temperature and humidity are carefully controlled and constant.
What is a bunny suit?
Production Specialists wear a “bunny suit” that covers them from head to foot and includes a suit, hood, boot covers, gloves, face covering for your nose and mouth and safety glasses. A bunny suit is made from a lightweight, polyester material that you wear over your normal clothes – Jeans, shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes.
What will you be doing?
You will learn to operate the machines (or “tools”) that manufacture microcontrollers and other embedded control products
You will learn to qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure that equipment and processes are within documented specified limits
Communicate to the appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limits
Learn the essential protocol for the cleanroom
Work 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 shifts per week and 4 shifts per week
Develop the knowledge and expertise to help your functional area team meet production goals
Available shifts
Days of Week, Hours, Shift Differential
Front End Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Saturday 6:30pm-6:30am approx. - 18% differential
Back End Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every other Saturday 6:30pm-6:30am approx. - 18% differential
Front End Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Wednesday 6:30am-6:30pm approx. - 5% differential
Back End Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday every other Wednesday 6:30am-6:30pm approx. - 5% differential
Benefits
4 Weeks of paid time off
10 Paid Holidays
Excellent Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
Free on-site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified Nurse Practitioner
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year
Fitness Reimbursement and On-site fitness center
Being a Production Specialist is a great job, and since Microchip promotes from within, it is also the start of a great career!
Requirements/Qualifications:
What does it take to be successful?
Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail
Prior success working both individually and in a team environment
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow written and verbal direction
Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipment
Excellent listening skills
Adaptability to frequent change and improvements
Reliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule
Regular and predictable attendance is essential
Ability to wear the required cleanroom garment with hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves and booties
Basic computer, math and reading comprehension skills
You must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED
Travel Time:
No Travel
Physical Attributes:
Carrying, Crouching, Feeling, Foot Controls, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.
Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the
EEO is the Law Poster
and the
EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
. Please also refer to the
Pay Transparency Policy Statement
.