Wafer Manufacturing Chemical Support Operator (Night Shift)

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

As a Chemical Support Operator, you will monitor, prepare, and distribute a wide variety of materials needed to sustain wafer production. You will mix/maintain plating baths and conduct bath calculations, preparations, and adjustments. Candidate will use wet chemistry techniques and perform daily/weekly/monthly titrations, extractions, surface tension, XRF, and pH measurements of chemicals and bath solutions. Will work with laboratory equipment daily and will be expected to troubleshoot and repair minor equipment issues. 

*This position is for night shift on AWS shift 7pm-7:30am*

Shifts available:

Wednesday-Friday, alternating Saturday

Sunday-Tuesday, alternating Saturday

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor chemical consumption of assigned tooling/areas and replenish as needed.
• Remove chemical waste and empty containers from equipment for proper disposal.  
• Following documented procedures, will be required to select, measure, dispense, mix and deliver materials to the manufacturing line. 
• Set up laboratory equipment and instrumentation for tests, research, and process control.
• Test and analyze products to determine strength, stability, purity, chemical content, and other characteristics.
• Document results of tests, analyses, and displays in SPC charts.
• Once trained, will be expected to work independently with little oversight or direction.  

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Candidate must be flexible to work a 12-hour AWS Shift and overtime, as required by the team.
• Significant amount of standing, walking, carrying, and lifting.   
• Ability to lift 10 pounds often and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Use of personal protective equipment, such as gloves, aprons and eye protection when executing certain tasks is required, as well as working in a cleanroom environment where production tools are located.
• When in the cleanroom, full gown including hood, mask, booties, bunny suit, etc must be worn.  
• This position requires exceptional attention to detail, careful precision, and the ability to handle a variety of sensitive/hazardous materials safely.
• Must have strong written/oral communication skills and be technically competent.  
• Willingness to commit to a substantial training process.
• An Associate’s Degree in Biology or Chemistry, or a high school education with 2 years of college in a related scientific discipline is preferred. Willing to train a motivated candidate with limited or related experience.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter, hands-on worker that can learn technical details quickly.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory chemicals and chemical handling procedures.
• Ability to follow documented procedures and make accurate chemical solutions.
• Must possess good computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Excel. 
• Proven ability to work on complex assignments, manage several