Production & ManufacturingO*NET: 51-9141.00
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
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.
AI Risk Score
88/100
High risk: many core tasks are exposed to automation.
Automation factors
- Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
- Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
- Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Working with Computers
Top skills
Operations Monitoring3.62/5
Reading Comprehension3.38/5
Critical Thinking3.38/5
Active Listening3.25/5
Monitoring3.25/5
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