Semiconductor Processing Technicians   51-9141

Manufacturing

Description

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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Occupation Details

 

Location

North Carolina

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

2.30% growth rate
250 annual job openings

Wage Range

$22/hour 18.31 22.30 50th percentile 25.09

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Moderate-term on-the-job training
(1 to 12 months)

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