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From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex's silicon components help make that technology a reality.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company's products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible - through our people, we are advancing the world.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.

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Job Description:

Essential Function:

Join Silfex as a Quality Inspector and be at the core of our mission for exceptional quality. In this role, you'll use your attention to detail and basic math and computer skills to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll learn inspection procedures and grow your expertise, all while making a direct impact on customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Know and understand specification criteria and perform inspections on parts to ensure they meet specifications.

• Understand and be able to complete all documentation requirements for inspections as performed.
• Read and understand work instructions to determine procedure for testing.
• Commit to ongoing development and competence of job functions.
• Perform tasks under direct supervision during the training cycle.
• Effectively communicate information at shift change.
• Perform daily check on the profilometer and check calibration date on all machines.
• Must be able to shut down and restart all machines.
• Ability to read and understand part drawings.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure the cleanliness and order of inspection and test stations.
• Report any unsafe conditions to Silfex management, including the Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/or Director of Manufacturing.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
• Other duties as assigned.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication - Begin with the end in mind - Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or a General Education Degree (GED) required
• Minimum of 1 year of previous manufacturing Quality Assurance experience or related experience
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

• Must possess basic proficiency in operating computers, including navigating software and web-based platform
• Work effectively as an individual and in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail is required
• Quality and safety minded
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to perform successfully under supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of inspection criteria
• Strong shop math skills
• Microsoft Office experience (specifically Excel)
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing.

B Shift: 6am - 6pm

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and; risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stand; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 20 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

B Shift: 6am - 6pm

Our Commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company ("Silfex" or the "Company"), is an equal opportunity employer. Silfex is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.