Silfex

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:

Essential Function:

As an experienced Maintenance Technician, you’ll bring your skills and know-how to a fast-paced environment where your work keeps everything running smoothly. You’ll take on a variety of tasks—from maintaining and repairing mechanical and electronic equipment to assembling and testing systems and components. You’ll also perform electrical installations and connect distribution systems, all while following strict safety and regulatory standards. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with your hands, and being part of a team that values precision and dependability, this role offers a great opportunity to make an impact and grow your career.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 a 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.
• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Can perform essential maintenance and PM’s on all equipment
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions, requests and recording maintenance operations.
• Assist other team members on occasion in order to gain insight and the skills needed to advance in the maintenance tech role.
• Fabricate and install components for repair as needed on multiple pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level and updates the CMM accordingly.
• Ensures production operations by determining work priorities, scheduling repair & maintenance
• Complete maintenance activities on and modifications to plant equipment as needed.
• Resolves maintenance problems by conferring with operators, management, engineering, and quality control personnel, outside contractors and service personnel.
• Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building. Recognizes and rectifies potential unsafe conditions.
• Follows all company safety policies, perform all work related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
• Basic understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S.
• Contributes to a Team Effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in technical decision making.
• strives for continuous improvement in all aspects of job performance, education, processes, procedures and methods.
• Acts as a key member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Performs minor aspects of electrical installation.

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) is required
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge and understanding of industrial maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems
• Understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical systems
• Must possess a strong desire to learn
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics
• Carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to troubleshoot manufacturing equipment
• Basic understanding of how to troubleshoot CNC equipment
• Capable of applying standard practices and techniques within their work
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
• Quality and safety minded
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision
• Basic understanding of automation
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems using various pieces of equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working toward or have completed an associate’s degree in maintenance/ engineering field
• Completion of a certification from a Technical School or Trade School
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing

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 regularly is required to lift up to 10 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.

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.