Wafer Fab Chemical Technician

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Equipment Manager, the Chemical Technician is responsible for the routine changing of acids, bases, solvents, and photolithography chemicals; mixing, pouring, and maintaining develop solution and photo resist; disposing of chemical waste as needed. This position also includes hazardous waste handling duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Safely performs routine changing of solvents, etch tanks fluids, photo developer, and resist bottles to ensure a ready supply of fresh chemicals
• Prepares, pours, and maintains various chemicals, developing solutions, and etchants using appropriate safe practices and safety protocols
• Manages, monitors, and stocks chemical supplies; informs purchasing when inventory is low or needs to be replenished
• Ensures accurate and timely chemical counts and inventory, material control, and SAP entries
• Properly disposes of chemicals to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety requirements
• Interacts with EHS Manager and the Equipment Manager regarding any questions regarding compliance and maintenance of the environmental storage area and disposal processes
• Responds to chemical spills quickly and according to established procedures; participates in the Emergency Response team
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Performs periodic inspection of safety equipment, including, but not limited to: eye wash stations, chemical cabinets, hazardous accumulation areas, fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders, etc.
• Acts as the backup to the facilities technician to collect data from critical environmental systems
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Ability to safety wear respiratory protection as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Experience working in a semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing environment or similar industry
• Experience working with and disposing of chemicals, solvents, or similar compounds
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications
• Member of the Emergency Response team (ERT)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to handle, maintain, and properly dispose of hazardous chemicals, solvents, or similar compounds
• Knowledge of environmental requirements
• Knowledge and ability to use basic analytical tools to test chemicals for consistency and quality
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentations
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions regarding appropriate chemical handling procedures
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of consultants, employees, management, and vendors
• Able to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Able to comply with all clean room protocols and procedures for handling hazardous chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to resolve equipment maintenance issues quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skills
• Flexible and able to prioritize

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Chemical Technician works Monday thru Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm. The work hours may be altered from time-to-time contingent on business needs. Technician works in a class 100, 1000 ESD sensitive Wafer Fab manufacturing facility; adheres to OHSA required safety and dress standards. Technician may be subject to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, and particulate matter from time-to-time; must be clean-shaved in order to wear a respirator when required. Stands and walks; performs various fine grasping movements, bends, kneels, crawls, and twists; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment; must be able to push, pull, lift, or carry above the waist up to 75 pounds.

Recommended Skills

• Regulatory requirements for Chemical Waste Management
• SAP
• Cleanrooms Protocols
• Chemical Handling Requirements
• OSHA Training