Benefits:- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Photomask Making Technician — Job Description
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of this role is to produce
high-quality, accurate, precise and defect-free photomasks using laser imaging equipment. The technician will manage mask making workflows, inspect critical features to exact specification tolerances, and maintain excellent cleanliness and organization in a clean-room environment.
This position involves ongoing coordination with team members to communicate file revisions, resolve issues, and complete production orders quickly and accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor laser writing systems to meet customer-required dimensions and specifications.
- Maintain plot queue and select correct materials, sizes, and chrome types per order.
- Analyze processed samples to ensure accuracy; escalate any defects or anomalies.
- Inspect and measure final products using microscopes and measurement software to ensure defect-free output.
- Maintain the highest level of clean-room cleanliness; continuously keep work areas clean and controlled.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously; ensure timely completion of all orders.
- Load and maintain master substrate blanks, process materials, and document production activity.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, and occasionally with customers, regarding job status and revisions.
- Follow all company safety and clean-room gowning protocols (e.g., shoe covers, smocks, hair/beard coverage).
Required Skills & Attributes
- High degree of manual dexterity and ability to work with delicate components.
- Technically effective using multiple programs simultaneously.
- Able to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines; overtime may be required based on workload.
- Strong attention to detail and quality-conscious mindset.
- Effective multitasking and strong organizational skills.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Resourceful, innovative problem solver; willing to learn new skills and processes.
- Able to stand for most of the shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; advanced education preferred.
- CAD/CAM software experience helpful.
- Prior wafer or mask manufacturing experience useful.
- Strong math skills, including conversion between Metric and English measurement units.
- Ability to learn and operate company-specific software tools.
- Must have no allergies to latex or clean-room processing chemicals; MSDS available upon request.
Work Environment
- Clean-room manufacturing space requires smocks, shoe covers, and hair restraints; facial hair must be covered.
- Strict adherence to contamination-control protocols.