Spindle Polishing Technician- 3rd shift Job in Wilton, United States

ASML is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-making equipment.

Our vision is to enable affordable microelectronics that improve the quality of life. To achieve this, our mission is to invent, develop, manufacture and service advanced technology for high-tech lithography, metrology and software solutions for the semiconductor industry.

ASML's guiding principle is continuing Moore's Law towards ever smaller, cheaper, more powerful and energy-efficient semiconductors. This results in increasingly powerful and capable electronics that enable the world to progress within a multitude of fields, including healthcare, technology, communications, energy, mobility, and entertainment.

Working at ASML
We provide the world’s top chipmakers everything they need to create better performing, cheaper semiconductor chips. Simply put: we are an industry leader supporting industry leaders.

As such, you’ll be encouraged to bring your best ideas and act on them. You’ll have the freedom, trust, and support in your field to experiment and solve complex challenges. Things are rarely dull when you’re constantly breaking new ground.

But despite our fast-paced environment at the forefront of tech, we take your work-life balance and wellbeing seriously. A business is only as good as its employees.

So join us, and you’ll be a part of a global collaboration. One that promotes creativity, the inclusion of highly diverse teams, and an exciting and dynamic work environment. Join us, and you’ll be a part of progress.

Spindle Polishing Technician- 3rd shift Job Description

IntroductionASML brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our main headquarters are located in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we also have 18 office locations around the United States- including main offices in Wilton, CT, Chandler, AZ, San Jose, CA and San Diego, CA. Job MissionAccurately polish ASML products in accordance with the established specification statements. Make improvements to existing products and processes, and guide the implementation of new products and processes. Ensure quality and standardization while contributing to improvements in effectivity and efficiency. Reports to Group Lead and works with other departments within Manufacturing, Logistics, D&E, Industrial Engineering and customer support. Job DescriptionWithout direct supervision, pitch polish optics to desired specification using spindle polishing machines. Clean, inspect, and test optics using a variety of equipment.  Verify the accuracy of finished product, as well as support processes and product development.  Accountabilities:
-Ability to polish precision optics on conventional spindles.
-Ability to work safely on fragile, high value optics.
-Perform blocking and unblocking of parts.
-Ability to work with pitch, pressing and cutting laps.
-Perform visual surface inspection of all optical components to ISO standards.
-Protect and clean components.
-Measure work-piece for conformance to specifications using various measuring equipment, including but not limited to the Zygo Interferometer.
-Notifies supervisor of discrepancies.
-Follows written and verbal English work instructions that describe the process and the required measurements.
-Possesses blueprint interpretation skills.
-Be familiar with using the following measurement tools: micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gages, and pH meters.
-Maintain a safe operating environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
-Candidate will be required to wear PPE where appropriate and embrace the ASML 8S requirements. EducationHigh School / trade school graduate / G.E.D, or equivalent experience.  Experience-Proven knowledge (5+ Years) of optical spindle polishing.
-Intermediate mathematical skills including use of basic math and geometry.
-Knowledge of SAP a plus. Personal skills-Ability to work individually or in a team setting with other technicians and/or engineers.
-Ability to cross train in a flexible manufacturing cell environment.
-Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
-Ability to effectively communicate one on one and in small groups to operators, management and engineers. Context of the positionThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
-The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
-May require travel dependent on company needs. 
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
-Can work under deadlines. 
-The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level. 
-Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
-Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
-Can learn and apply new information or skills.
-Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, pitch, solvents, and polishing slurry.
-May also be exposed to laser energy, magnetic fields and open flames.
-Typically handles parts weigh less than 35 pounds.
-Production areas are maintained at 70 to 76 degrees and 40 to 50% relative humidity
-The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate. Other informationEEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer.
 

Spindle Polishing Technician- 3rd shift Job Requirements

High School / trade school graduate / G.E.D, or equivalent experience.  

-Proven knowledge (5+ Years) of optical spindle polishing.
-Intermediate mathematical skills including use of basic math and geometry.
-Knowledge of SAP a plus. 

-Ability to work individually or in a team setting with other technicians and/or engineers.
-Ability to cross train in a flexible manufacturing cell environment.
-Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
-Ability to effectively communicate one on one and in small groups to operators, management and engineers. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch.
-The employee is occasionally required to move around the campus.
-May require travel dependent on company needs. 
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
-Can work under deadlines. 
-The environment generally is moderate in temperature and noise level. 
-Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
-Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.
-Can learn and apply new information or skills.
-Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, pitch, solvents, and polishing slurry.
-May also be exposed to laser energy, magnetic fields and open flames.
-Typically handles parts weigh less than 35 pounds.
-Production areas are maintained at 70 to 76 degrees and 40 to 50% relative humidity
-The noise level in the manufacturing areas is usually moderate. 

Spindle Polishing Technician- 3rd shift Application Information

EEO/AA (W/M/Vets/Disability) Employer.
 

Spindle Polishing Technician- 3rd shift Summary

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