Gas Systems Facilities Technician

Jireh Semiconductor located in Hillsboro, OR is looking for an experienced Facilities Technician in the area of Total Gas Management. This is a day shift position on a compressed schedule on the front-end of the week. 

POSITION SUMMARY

• Total Gas Management Technician responsible for operating & maintaining control on a variety of complex and intricately connected specialty gas support systems putting safety first and actively participating in ERT.
• Perform PMs using skills of the craft while keeping costs low, and using critical thinking skills.
• Work together as a team in alignment with business goals to support fab so that all Manufacturing metrics are met or exceeded.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary duty is operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of gas systems. Job duties include daily changing of hazardous and non-hazardous gas cylinders, tracking cylinder usage, inventory control, ordering/receiving, performing IQC, developing methods and procedures, working with suppliers to resolve container issues, completing plant rounds, and performing maintenance.
• Demonstrate substantial understanding in responding to gas system alarms using safe work practices, troubleshooting techniques, and good communication skills while following escalation protocol. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Work well as part of a team and support additional duties including housekeeping and maintaining 5S work environment and responding to requests for facility services.
• Administrative tasks include consistently using on-line pass-down each shift.
• Supporting Emergency Response Team is required. Prior first response training is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to stand and walk for extended time periods during an 10 hour shift.
• Essential daily tasks require maintaining physical condition necessary for such functions as lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, performing plant rounds, bending, squatting, kneeling and associated movements common to performing maintenance on equipment etc.
• The successful candidate will need to pass a physical and be respirator qualified.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years maintenance of gas systems including high level troubleshooting ability in a semiconductor environment 
• AAS or equivalent trade school preferred 
• Ability to demonstrate electro-mechanical aptitude required.
• General knowledge of PLCs, experience with calibrations, and Cimplicity SCADA, is desirable.
• The ability to read and understand SDSs, and follow environmental and safety regulations as they pertain to designated tasks is required. Chemical handling experience is preferred.
• Must use good judgment in troubleshooting, ensuring safe measures are taken while following policy, and understanding equipment connectivity to fab tools.
• Must have basic computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, and e-mail.

*Pay range listed in this job posting is an estimate only, and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of pay for any specific employee future or past. Offers made are always dependent upon actual experience, education and other factors. Depending upon experience, candidates may receive an offer for a position level lower or higher than that listed, i.e. application to a Senior level position does not guarantee an offer of Senior title.

About Jireh Semiconductor:
BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Two medical plans (United Health Care HRA & Kaiser Permanente)
• Dental ($2000 yearly maximum)
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Days Off
• And more!

COMPANY INFORMATION:
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) is committed to excellence in design, manufacturing, and responsiveness to our customers through the continued development of new technologies, products and innovative solutions. We bring to the market devices designed to benefit our customers by meeting their product specific needs. Our mission is to bring value to our customers, shareholders and employees.

AOS differentiates itself by integrating its Discrete and IC semiconductor process technology, product design, and advanced packaging know-how to develop high performance power management solutions. AOS's portfolio of products targets high-volume applications, including but not limited to portable computers, flat panel TVs, LED lighting, smart phones, battery packs, consumer and industrial motor controls and power supplies for TVs, computers, servers and telecommunications equipment.

Jireh Semiconductor, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Ltd., is the in-house wafer fab for AOS and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

EEO Statement:

Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.