Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Cleanroom Production Operator (CIP)Semiconductor ManufacturingVancouver, WA12-hour Compressed ShiftJob DescriptionThis Cleanroom Production Operator role is based in a fast-paced silicon wafer manufacturing environment, focused on final inspection and quality control. You work in a climate-controlled cleanroom, following detailed procedures and completing precise documentation to ensure wafers meet strict customer and quality specifications. Over time, you become cross-trained and certified across multiple process areas, supporting consistent, defect-free production.Responsibilities
- Perform final inspection and quality control activities for silicon wafers in a cleanroom production environment.
- Follow complex, detailed procedures and complete all documentation accurately and on time to meet daily production targets without defects.
- Process polished wafers according to specific customer requirements using computerized and paper work orders.
- Rotate among multiple process areas, including Automated Cleanlines, LPD, Visual Inspection, Lot Compiling, Packaging, and Box Wash, once cross-trained and certified.
- Move boxes of wafers between inventory locations, transport carts, and automated process equipment by bending, stooping, squatting, lifting, and reaching as needed.
- Push, pull, and guide transport carts through doorways and hallways, including carts that may occasionally weigh up to approximately 400 lbs.
- Stand and remain in motion for long periods during 12-hour shifts while handling wafers, cassettes, and packaging materials.
- Work safely around hazardous and volatile chemicals in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
- Perform repetitive opening and closing of wafer cassettes at waist level and place them on carts at each process step.
- Execute repetitive hand and wrist movements when sealing finished products and completing packaging tasks.
- Use fine motor skills to handle cassettes and wafers carefully, ensuring wafers do not contact the cleanroom uniform, gloves, or mechanical equipment.
- Perform daily monitors for each process tool and verify that all monitor data meets process specifications before releasing tools to production.
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and verify that process data and conditions meet quality specifications before moving material to the next process step.
- Operate robotic and automated equipment to load and unload wafers, tools, and other equipment, responding to and troubleshooting tool alarms as needed.
- Perform routine cleaning of equipment and work areas to meet standards for each manufacturing process.
- Multi-task and monitor the movement of wafers across multiple tool sets simultaneously, maintaining awareness of process status and priorities.
- Use a computer, keyboard, and monitor to input data into Excel, track and confirm each process step, and complete computerized forms accurately.
- Use software such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook or similar applications for data entry, communication, and process tracking.
- Operate basic office and communication equipment, including calculators, copiers, telephones, and cell phones, as part of daily tasks.
- Work in varied lighting conditions and visually inspect wafers and packaging to ensure there are no pen marks, particles, scratches, smudges, or expired date/time stamps.
- Visually verify that wafers are properly aligned and not cross-indexed through opaque or clear lids and within sealed plastic bags.
- Count wafers in each box at load and unload points to confirm they match the quantities listed on work orders and box labels.
- Verify that cassette placement on tools is correct, ensuring cassettes are positioned on the designated station and in the proper orientation.
- Confirm packaging specifications using computerized work orders and visual guides, including correct label placement and documentation.
- Follow all documented training, procedures, and processes to consistently meet quality standards.
- Report and act to prevent variations, errors, or lapses in quality, ensuring issues are corrected and do not recur.
- Identify and communicate suggestions for process and quality improvement to appropriate leadership.
- Complete all tasks using safe behaviors, placing safety ahead of deadlines and other goals.
- Act as a safety role model with co-workers and maintain heightened awareness of hazards, including proximity to moving mechanical parts.
- Communicate clearly in English with management and co-workers, and read, write, and explain instructions, procedures, manuals, reports, and correspondence.
- Adhere to attendance, advance notice, and call-in policies, and remain available to work all required hours, shifts, and overtime as requested.
- Collaborate closely with team members in shared work areas and work independently in designated zones when required.
Essential Skills
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts (6am6pm or 6pm6am) on a compressed workweek schedule, including every other weekend and overtime as needed.
- Capability to bend, stoop, squat, lift, reach, push, pull, and guide carts and boxes of wafers safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally and 1020 lbs of force frequently while moving objects, walking, standing, and remaining in motion.
- Comfort working around hazardous and volatile chemicals in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
- Capacity to stand for long periods during a 12-hour shift and perform repetitive motions with hands and wrists.
- Strong fine motor skills for precise cassette and wafer handling to avoid contamination or contact with uniforms, gloves, or equipment.
- Ability to perform basic math functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and decimals, using calculators or Excel.
- Proficiency using a computer, keyboard, and monitor for data entry, process tracking, and completing electronic forms.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Outlook or similar software applications accurately and efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and visual acuity for inspecting wafers, packaging, labels, and alignment under varied lighting conditions.
- Ability to multi-task and monitor wafer movement across multiple tools simultaneously without losing focus or accuracy.
- Effective English communication skills, including reading, writing, and explaining technical instructions, procedures, and reports.
- High level of safety awareness and commitment to following safety protocols at all times.
- Reliability and adherence to attendance, advance notice, and call-in policies in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work both in close proximity with team members and independently in specific work areas.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Strong multitasking ability and comfort managing several processes and tools at once.
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and defect prevention.
- Good time management and organizational skills to meet daily production targets and deadlines.
- Basic technical aptitude and comfort using computers, reading screens, and entering data.
- Prior production or manufacturing experience, particularly in semiconductor or cleanroom environments, is a plus but not required.
- Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to collaborate and communicate effectively with co-workers.
- Ability to maintain focus and consistency in a fast-paced, repetitive, and highly regulated environment.
Work EnvironmentThe role is based in an indoor, ventilated, and climate-controlled cleanroom environment designed to support high-precision semiconductor manufacturing. Operators wear full cleanroom personal protective equipment, including a hooded full-body cleanroom suit (bunny suit) with hairnet and/or beard net, safety glasses, mouth and nose cover, nylon or nitrile gloves, and a chemical apron. While the area is air conditioned and well ventilated, the required PPE can make the work physically warm, and operators may become hot or sweaty during the shift. Work is performed around hazardous and volatile chemicals and in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, with strict safety protocols in place. The schedule consists of 12-hour day or night shifts (6am6pm or 6pm6am) on a compressed workweek that alternates between 3 days on/4 days off and 4 days on/3 days off, including every other weekend and potential overtime. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, precision, and adherence to process and safety standards while providing access to an on-site gym for employee use. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, WA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Vancouver,WA.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.