Dicing Process Operator

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $22/hour + 10% shift differential for swing shift (1:30pm - 10pm, M-F)

Reports To:

Production Manager

Job Location:

Vishay Applied Thin Film Products is in Fremont, CA.

What you will be doing:

·         Read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.

·         Test substrates to meet specifications, utilizing tools; prepares substrates for dicing function by mounting onto small glass plates; perform calculations to instruct cutting machines to dice 4” squares into circuits; use tweezers, chemicals and/or distilled water to remove post-dicing residue; use tweezers to prepare circuits to be shipped.

·         Heat/treat/and/or 100% probe; read work orders and study assembly drawings to determine heat treat operation to be performed. Adjust heat treat machine/hot plate controls according to work specifications. Examine and test substrate at various stages of production, according to standard procedures, to detect non-standard or defective circuits. Maintain records of probe results per resistor. Enter production information into computer via Vantage system.

·         Dicing: placing of wax-mounted substrates on glass into vacuum chucks in work area of dicing saws for the cutting of the substrates into circuits. Must be able to read blueprints and interpret drawings, follow customer specifications, direct saws to cut to specifications. Enter production information into computer via Vantage system.

·         Cleaning: after dicing, manual cleaning of circuits in various chemicals and/or distilled water, for a specified period of time. Prepare circuits for packaging. Enter production information into computer via Vantage system.

·         Via enhancement: manually adjust circuit surface to work order specifications. Enter production information into computer via Vantage system.

·         Circuit packaging: utilize tweezers to move circuits from 6” petri dish to waffle packs, ready for quality assurance inspection and shipment. Works is often performed under microscope. Enter accurate production information into computer via Vantage software.

·         Perform data entry into manufacturing software.

·         Comply with safety regulations.

·         Participate in team problem-solving.

·         May be required to perform other duties.

What you will bring along:

·         High school diploma or equivalent.

·         Proficient in English. Must have good English communication skills, both for written and verbal communication.

·         Ability to read and follow prints and procedures.

·         Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions.

·         Good manual dexterity.

·         Good teamwork is essential.

·         Knowledge to safe chemical handling practices desired.

·         Ability to participate in team problem-solving activities.

·         Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.

·         Prior experience working for ISO 9000 certified company.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in an office/lab environment; adheres to required safety and dress standards to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to communicate, talk, and listen.

May be required to sit, stand, walk for periods of time; bend, stoop, and twist; closely observe items through a microscope, and perform various repetitive fine grasping motions; uses a variety of small hand tools to perform various operations when required; operate a computer and enter information using a keyboard, operate a telephone, and other office equipment for an extended period of time. As some visual inspection duties will also be required, specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.  Some physical strength and stamina required for regular cleaning duties.

May be exposed to hot/cold conditions, high-volume noise, exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.), and/or hazardous materials such as chemicals (e.g. alcohol, acetone, acids, solvents and photo resist) or particulate matter. No work travel necessary.

May be required to work overtime and weekends to suit operational needs.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

 What can we offer you for your talent:

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

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It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HR.Operations@Vishay.com assistance.