Occupational Employment Statistics
51-9141 Semiconductor Processors
Perform any or all of the following functions in the manufacture of electronic semiconductors: load semiconductor material into furnace; saw formed ingots into segments; load individual segment into crystal growing chamber and monitor controls; locate crystal axis in ingot using x-ray equipment and saw ingots into wafers; and clean, polish, and load wafers into series of special purpose furnaces, chemical baths, and equipment used to form circuitry and change conductive properties.
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Minnesota
| 380 | 73 | $22.99/hr | $20.74/hr | $20.74/hr | $22.73/hr | $24.16/hr | $25.62/hr |
| Manufacturing | 380 | $22.73/hr |
- Attach ampoule to diffusion pump to remove air from ampoule, and seal ampoule, using blowtorch.
- Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
- Inspect equipment for leaks, diagnose malfunctions, and request repairs.
- Load and unload equipment chambers and transport finished product to storage or to area for further processing.
- Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
- Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
- Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
- Clean and maintain equipment, including replacing etching and rinsing solutions and cleaning bath containers and work area.
- Set, adjust, and readjust computerized or mechanical equipment controls to regulate power level, temperature, vacuum, and rotation speed of furnace, according to crystal growing specifications.