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Semiconductor Processors

SOC 51-9141.00

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.

Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.6

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Speaking

2.9

Social Perceptiveness

2.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

3.9

English Language

3.8

Public Safety and Security

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Education and Training

3.3

Chemistry

3.2

Customer and Personal Service

3.0

Mathematics

2.9

Key Tasks

1Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.

2Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.

3Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.

4Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.

5Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.

Also Known As

Charge Preparation Technician Chemical Etch Operator Circuit Recorder Crystal Cutter Crystal Finisher Crystal Grower Crystal Growing Technician Crystal Lapper Crystal Machining Coordinator Crystal Mounter

Tools & Equipment

Antistatic wrist straps Atmospheric pressure chemical vapor deposition APCVD systems Automatic notched wafer aligners Automatic wafer cleaners Chemical vapor deposition CVD systems