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Machine operator - Graveyard with Guaranteed Overtime pay

Camas, WA · On-site

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Job Summary We're looking for a Semiconductor Wafer Processing Operator to join our production team ... We specialize in full-time, long-term positions and offer standard benefits. We also offer ...

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Arizona, LA · On-site

Support robot and wafer handling system alignment, calibration, and troubleshooting. * Manage spare ... Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Operator - Nights

South Portland, ME · On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

As a Full-Time Night-Shift Operator, you will be at the front lines of the exciting process that converts batches of blank silicon wafers (called wafer lots) into carriers of completed integrated ...

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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time wafer operator in the United States is $19.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Wafer Operator vs Part Time Wafer Operator?

AspectFull Time Wafer OperatorPart Time Wafer Operator
Work HoursTypically 40+ hours per weekLess than 30 hours per week
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; training on wafer processing equipmentSame as full-time; may require less extensive training
Work EnvironmentCleanroom semiconductor manufacturing facilitiesSame environment, fewer hours
Job ResponsibilitiesOperate and monitor wafer processing equipment, quality checksPerform similar tasks, often with reduced responsibilities

Full Time Wafer Operators work standard hours and often have more comprehensive training, while Part Time Wafer Operators work fewer hours with similar responsibilities. Both roles are essential in semiconductor manufacturing, but full-time positions typically offer more stability and benefits.

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Semiconductor Fab Operator - Nights

Semiconductor Fab Operator - Nights

Diodes Inc

South Portland, ME • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Diodes Incorporated, located at 333 Western Avenue in South Portland, is seeking a Night-Shift Semiconductor Fab Operator to join our talented manufacturing team. Solid work ethic and focus on quality are required. No experience is necessary; we will provide on the job training.

As a Full-Time Night-Shift Operator, you will be at the front lines of the exciting process that converts batches of blank silicon wafers (called wafer lots) into carriers of completed integrated circuits. These finished products are found in popular high-tech devices, like smart phones, tablets, medical devices and even self-driving cars!

The work schedule is an overnight 12-hour shift, 6pm – 6am, with a 3-day rotating schedule. Night shift provides a 15% shift differential on top of the base pay.

  • Are you interested in working in a highly controlled, laboratory-like environment, called a clean room?
  • Do you have any problems wearing lightweight hoods, smocks, boots, and safety glasses throughout the majority of your 12-hour shift? To help protect the highly sensitive tech products worked within the cleanroom, we are not able to allow the wearing of perfume, cologne, hairspray, makeup, contact lenses*, dresses, and open-toed/high-heeled shoes. *Prescription safety goggles voucher program is supported by our EHS team.
  • Do you have the drive and capability to be cross trained to learn more than one job or operation? Manufacturing equipment ("tools") at our Fabrication plant is sophisticated and requires different levels of learning which offer opportunities for growth and career development.
  • Do you have a desire to learn and grow in manufacturing in the semiconductor industry?

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work is conducted in a highly controlled, clean-room environment.
  • Gowned and suited in PPE designed for a laboratory-like environment for the majority of a 12hr shift.
  • Capable of completing detailed work in structured environment while following established safety and quality procedures. Focus on Safety.
  • Flexible to cross train on multiple manufacturing operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, etc.)
  • Minimum age of 18
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic computer proficiency, to include systems that work very similarly to Excel
  • Ability to demonstrate computer proficiency and receive a passing score on a job-specific computer assessment
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing using English
  • Ability to stand for at least 85% of the time (up to 10 hours) during any shift
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 15lbs
  • Comfort working with and around chemicals (safety training is provided
  • Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
  • Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task; prioritize effectively to push tasks through to completion
  • Unrestricted right to work in the United States
  • Stable work history is a plus

We offer a competitive benefits package!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA that starts on first day of employment
  • 15% shift differential on top of the base pay for Night shifts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Program for prescription safety goggles
  • 401k with company match
  • Company paid Short-Term, Long-Term disability and standard life insurance
  • Paid time off/ Holidays and an employee wellness program

Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a Standard and Poor’s SmallCap 600 and Russell 3000 Index company, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic, and analog semiconductor markets. Diodes serves the consumer electronics, computing, communications, industrial, and automotive markets.