Production Specialist
Microchip Technology Inc.
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- Embedded systems
- Work
- On-site in Gresham
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- Oct 29, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Microchip Technology Inc. is hiring Production Specialists at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a global organization and contribute to the technology that powers the world. Microchip provides award-winning training and support for employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn to operate machines (tools) for manufacturing microcontrollers and other embedded control products.
- Qualify tools and run engineering experiments to ensure equipment and processes meet documented specified limits.
- Communicate issues when equipment and processes do not meet documented specified limits.
- Learn essential cleanroom protocol.
- Work 12-hour shifts, alternating between 3 and 4 shifts per week.
- Develop expertise to help the functional area team meet production goals.
Compensation
- Base hourly pay: $19.00
- Shift differentials: 5% for Day Shift, 18% for Night Shift.
- Daily overtime is built into pay calculations.
- Quarterly Cash Bonuses.
- $2000 Restricted Stock Grant (cashable after 12-15 months).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a guaranteed minimum 15% discount.
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
Paid Time Off
- Vacation Pay: Up to 81.38 hours annually.
- Personal Absence Time: Up to 41.38 hours annually.
- Paid Sick Leave: Up to 40 hours annually.
- 10 Paid Holidays.
Benefits
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Benefits effective on the first day of employment.
- Free on-site medical clinic.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
- Fitness Reimbursement and on-site fitness center.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Cleanroom garment (hood, mask, safety glasses, gloves, booties)
- Basic computer, math, and reading comprehension skills.
Qualifications
- Ability to multi-task while paying careful attention to detail.
- Prior success working both individually and in a team environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal direction.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and follow detailed work specifications.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Adaptability to frequent change and improvements.
- Reliable and consistent availability to work compressed shift schedule (6:25 to 6:40).
- Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
- Ability to wear the required cleanroom garment.
- Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
Physical Requirements
- Able to lift, push, pull 25 lbs; carry 15 lbs.
- Sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 30%.
- Must be able to perform activities including stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing.
- Ability to work alone and work around others.
- Physical attributes include: Bending at Waist, Burns, Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Dust or gases, Electrical Hazards, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Feeling, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Mechanical Hazards, Noise and/or vibration, Pulling, Pushing.