Company Overview
The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.
Group/Division
SPTS wafer processing solutions include market-leading silicon etch, dielectric etch, dry-release etch, PVD, PECVD and molecular vapor deposition (MVD®), available with a range of wafer-handling options applicable to R&D, pilot production, or volume production environments. SPTS is headquartered and has its main manufacturing facility in Newport, UK, with additional manufacturing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. SPTS operates across 19 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and offers comprehensive service and spare parts support through a worldwide network of service centers and qualified local agents.
Job Description/Preferred Qualifications
Purpose of the role
Working closely with the Manufacturing Management Team, the Assembly Support Technician will keep material flowing to the shop floor i.e shortages, consumables, new builds. To be the interface between stores and manufacturing, clearing any day to day issues that arise between these departments and to keep materials and processes flowing with a lean operating system.
This position is key to the performance and drive in a modern production environment. It offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company with a clearly defined career development path.
Working hours: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm (week 1) and 2pm-10pm (week 2). There may also be the requirement to work on a night shift basis.
This position is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Your day to day responsibilities will include:
- Shortage clearance
- Replenishment of consumables
- Completion of jobs from work centers
- Pulling of material on to the shop floor
- Delivering complete assemblies back to stores
SPTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:
- Has a good educational background with experience in a similar role – desirable but not essential
- Ideally experience in a stores / production / material handling environment
- Self motivated
- Good communication skills
What we will offer you?
SPTS’s benefits package includes:
Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.
Minimum Qualifications
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
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