Production Specialist

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMicrochip is hiring Production Specialists at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon!We are invested in our employees, and our award-winning training organization will provide you all the tools, resources and support you need to be successful.Don’t worry if you don’t have cleanroom experience. Most new employees don’t!What is a cleanroom?A cleanroom is the controlled environment where we manufacture microcontrollers. External pollutants or particles such as dust are cycled through HEPA filters constantly in accordance with cleanroom specifications. Temperature and humidity are carefully controlled and constant.What is a bunny suit?Production Specialists wear a “bunny suit” that covers them from head to foot and includes a suit, hood, boot covers, gloves, face covering for your nose and mouth and safety glasses. A bunny suit is made from a lightweight, polyester material that you wear over your normal clothes – Jeans, shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes.What will you be doing?You will learn to operate the machines (or “tools”) that manufacture microcontrollers and other embedded control productsYou will learn to qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure that equipment and processes are within documented specified limitsCommunicate to the appropriate people when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limitsLearn the essential protocol for the cleanroomWork 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 shifts per week and 4 shifts per weekDevelop the knowledge and expertise to help your functional area team meet production goalsAvailable shiftsDays of Week, Hours, Shift DifferentialFront End Nights: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Saturday 6:25pm-6:40am 18% differentialBack End Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday every other Saturday 6:25m-6:40am 18% differentialFront End Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday every other Wednesday 6:25am-6:40pm 5% differentialBack End Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday every other Wednesday 6:25am-6:40pm 5% differentialCompensationThere are three components to compensation: base rate of pay, shift differential, and daily overtimeDay Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 5% differential = $19.95 per hour (with built in OT = $21.36)Night Shift Pay: Base hourly pay $19.00 + 18% differential = $22.42 per hour (with built in OT = $23.83)Quarterly Cash Bonuses$2000 Restricted Stock Grant – Cash your shares after 12-15 months or save them for their growth potentialEmployee Stock Purchase Plan – Guaranteed minimum 15% discount401K Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffVacation Pay – Up to 81.38 hours annually. More after the first two yearsPersonal Absence Time – Up to 41.38 hour annuallyPaid Sick Leave – Up to 40 hours annually10 Paid HolidaysBenefitsExcellent Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits effective on your First Day of EmploymentFree on-site medical clinic staffed by a licensed and certified Nurse PractitionerTuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar yearFitness Reimbursement and On-site fitness centerBeing a Production Specialist is a great job, and since Microchip promotes from within, it is also the start of a great career! Requirements/QualificationsWhat does it take to be successful?Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detailPrior success working both individually and in a team environmentGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to follow written and verbal directionAbility to read, comprehend and follow detailed work specifications for each piece of equipmentExcellent listening skillsAdaptability to frequent change and improvementsReliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule (6:25 to 6:40)Regular and predictable attendance is essentialAbility to wear the required cleanroom garment with hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves and bootiesBasic computer, math and reading comprehension skillsYou must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GEDTravel TimeNo TravelPhysical AttributesBending at Waist, Bending at Waist, Burns, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Other, Piece Work, Poor Ventilation, Pulling, Pushing {+ 9 more}Physical RequirementsAble to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 30%; must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around othersMicrochip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.