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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 Descriptions:
$2000 Sign-on Bonus!
A Shift: 6am - 6pm
Essential Function:
Works in a safe manner, adhering to all applicable company and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains equipment such as cutting saws, CZ growers, DSS furnaces and support equipment to specifications as part of a maintenance group so as to verify that equipment meet requirements to produce quality material for Silfex and customers. The person in this position is expected to use effective technical mathematics and measurement tools in the performance of tasks. This person will monitor and service all mechanical and electrical systems in the Crystal Growth area. Provides various support functions such as maintaining spares inventories, modifying equipment, improving equipment performance and reliability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic safety audits to proactively identify and resolve potential safety issues. Ensure follow-up and closure of action items generated.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the SILFEX Quality Management System, SILFEX Manufacturing System (SMS) and all relevant Quality and Operating Procedures and apply properly as appropriate.
• Read and understand detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Develop job proficiency. Manage time effectively.
• Perform tasks in both group and individual environments.
• Contribute to a Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure production operations by determining work priorities and coordinating repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment with Operations and Engineering.
• Know and understand safety and specification criteria prior to performing maintenance functions.
• Perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to Silfex Management.
• Properly handle materials.
• Protect employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building. Recognize and rectify potential unsafe conditions.
• Determines root cause of failures by observing electrical, mechanical and controls devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintain coolant systems and machine filtration systems.
• Provide improvement ideas and detailed description of equipment issues to Operations, Supervisor, Engineering, acting as a liaison.
• Provide detail and describe process improvement ideas to fellow team members, Supervisor, Engineering, and Operations, acting as a liaison.
• Execute and assist development of preventive maintenance tasks per procedures.
• Utilize ERP system to track downtime, spare parts, projects, PM and other tasks.
• Keep technical skills and knowledge up-to-date.
• Carry out and lead special projects and other appropriate and reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Subject to call-in during off-shift and weekends as needed.
• Lead the Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Provide utilities by directing installation of, modifications to, and maintenance activities on equipment.
• Maintain and develop job proficiency. Manage time effectively.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of safety and specification criteria prior to performing maintenance functions.
• Follow all company safety policies, performs all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
• Attend specialized training and cross train on the job for all maintenance activities plant wide.

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.

• Must have High school diploma or general education degree (GED). An Associate College degree in engineering is preferred.
• Must have 2 - 4 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with any of the following is preferred: crystal growing equipment, cooling water systems, electrical systems, PLC control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees or other departments of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts using basic math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.
• Must be able to assess drawings and specifications for machines and control systems.
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision.
• Must be able to attain sufficient task success to establish credibility with management, staff and employees.
• Knowledgeable at troubleshooting of CNC Equipment is desired but not required
• Some experience in troubleshooting, repair, fabricate multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment desired
• Have or obtain certification for lift truck, scissors lift and other service and maintenance equipment

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. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 25 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.
Must be able to work in environment with high magnetic fields.
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.