6S Technician

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language fluency: English, written and verbal.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures, checklists, labels, and standard work instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, and numerical-comprehension skills.
• Basic computer-navigation skills, including Microsoft Windows, Outlook, email, spreadsheets, digital forms, and mobile devices.
• Ability to enter information accurately into approved electronic systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, objectively, calmly, and professionally in verbal and written formats.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify differences between actual workplace conditions and established standards.
• Ability to complete repetitive or route-based activities consistently and accurately.
• Ability to organize assigned work, follow established priorities, and complete tasks with limited supervision after training.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and wear required cleanroom garments, including a gown, hood, mask, gloves, and other required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in the fab or sub fab ~80% of the work week.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the assigned shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, push, pull, lift, carry, transport, stage, and stock supplies in accordance with approved safety and ergonomic requirements.
• Ability to lift equipment, materials, and tools as required. Items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
• Ability and willingness to work the assigned day-shift schedule, including one weekend day.
• Ability to maintain dependable and punctual attendance.
• Minimal travel is expected.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse operations, inventory control, material handling, facilities support, retail stocking, quality inspection, or a cleanroom environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, electronic inspection forms, inventory systems, or mobile data-entry tools.
• Familiarity with 5S, 6S, Lean manufacturing, workplace organization, visual management, or continuous improvement principles.
• Experience identifying and documenting workplace conditions, inventory discrepancies, safety concerns, or process issues.
• Experience in a position requiring independent task completion, inspections, route-based work, stocking, or daily inventory checks.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with basic structured problem-solving methods, such as 5 Why or 8D.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills.

Job Description

This contract position is located at the GlobalFoundries Fab 8 manufacturing facility in Malta, New York. As a 6S Technician, you will support safe, organized, efficient, and production-ready work environments throughout Fab 8. You will receive, inventory, organize, and replenish cleanroom garments, personal protective equipment, consumable materials, and other assigned supplies. You will also perform standardized 6S inspections in production, laboratory, storage, and support areas, document observations using approved digital tools, and communicate findings to the appropriate area owners. The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable completing assigned work independently after training. Training will be provided on Fab 8 requirements, cleanroom protocols, 6S inspection standards, inventory processes, documentation tools, and assigned work procedures. For this role, 6S refers to Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety.