Fabrication Operator (Wiresaw)

Job Summary

Performs a wide variety of highly complex boule and wafer fabrication tasks in support of the production process, volume manufacturing processes and RD&E for Advanced Materials products.

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of process equipment including: Advanced Wafering Technology, External (O.D.) Grinders, Surface Grinder, and X-Ray equipment.

Must be able to read and articulate measurement equipment such as rulers, drop gauges, micrometers, and calipers.

Must be able to operate within a heavily detail-orientated environment whilst simultaneously processing multiple instances of material (multitasking).

The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Production/Engineering Team and will closely follow the engineering guidelines and written technological procedures.

The incumbent must be able to communicate problems using concise verbal and written methods.

Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workstation according to 5S practices.

Supports the scale-up of fabrication capabilities to keep pace with ever changing production levels and processes.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of fabrication capabilities to an industry leadership position and executes special assignments as needed.

Participates in Advanced Materials Environmental, Health and Safety activities.

Responsible for the II-VI ESGP appraisal system as it relates to your own career and personal development.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities


* High efficiency and throughput are maintained in the operation of Advanced Wafering Technology, External (O.D.) Grinders, Surface Grinder, X-Ray equipment, Cleaning Equipment, and other related equipment.


* Quality levels attained after each fabrication step are closely monitored and maintained by utilizing SPC tracking/analysis methods where appropriate.


* All machine operations follow established written procedures.


* Data is recorded and entered in the database in a timely manner.


* Performs weekly inventory counts of production material as-requested.


* Maintains schedules and documentation for production orders and samples.


* Inspects and documents product quality.

Communicates problems, results, and important issues to the team in a timely manner.


* Identifies ways to improve fab process efficiency, productivity, and quality.


* Inventories of critical fabrication supplies and spare parts are monitored and maintained at levels appropriate to the support of efficient and cost-effective RD&E and production activities.


* Fabrication equipment is kept in "high-performance" condition through the execution of an appropriate preventative maintenance program.

Troubleshooting of fabrication equipment is conducted in a highly efficient and effective manner.


* Machinery breakdowns are met with timely actions to minimize process downtime, negative throughput impact and/or damage to program schedules.


* Maintains clean and organized work areas.


* Supports...