Senior Operation Technician

Summary of the Opportunity

This is a hands-on technician role supporting chemical manufacturing operations through execution of non-standard batch recipes, equipment preventive maintenance, and process experimentation. The position works closely with Engineering and Production teams to troubleshoot issues, maintain equipment reliability, and ensure safe, efficient operations. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced chemical processing technician who enjoys working directly with equipment, training operators, and contributing to continuous improvement on the production floor.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute non-standard batch recipes in collaboration with technical and engineering staff

• Work with Engineers to develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to address complex production issues

• Independently perform preventive maintenance (PM) and calibration on production equipment in a timely manner

• Independently execute and coordinate experiments to optimize production process parameters

• Create, update, and maintain Operations Manual documentation

• Participate in and support the plant quality improvement program

• Assist Engineers in troubleshooting production issues and customer quality concerns related to products

• Train chemical operators on developing and evolving operations

• Serve as the owner of the maintenance software and collaborate with the Materials group to schedule equipment preventive maintenance

• Provide recommendations to management to improve role effectiveness and work processes

• Work safely by following all safety rules, policies, and procedures; identify and report unsafe conditions or actions to a supervisor

• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• More than 7 years of hands-on experience with chemical processing equipment, including pumps, agitators, vessels, and filter canisters

• Strong analytical skills related to semiconductor chemical processing

• Computer proficiency, including MS Office, databases, and preventive maintenance (PM) software

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Your Core Strengths:

• Clear and effective communication with strong interpersonal skills

• Strong self-management and organizational abilities

• Proven collaboration and teamwork skills in a production environment

• Hands-on problem-solving and troubleshooting capability

• Effective project coordination, planning, and follow-through

• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence safe and efficient work practices

• Commitment to continuous quality and process improvement

• Creative and innovative mindset with a strong focus on customer needs

Typical Work Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Overtime and weekend work as required

Physical Demands

• Sitting approximately 30–40% of the day while executing non-standard batch recipes and analyzing data

• Supporting maintenance activities involving equipment or facility tasks; required use of safety glasses, cleanroom smocks, hard caps, and other PPE depending on batch charge location

• Occasional work in temperature-controlled rooms (–15°C and 5°C) to retrieve samples

• Walking to formulation areas to perform unique requests or special work instructions

• Visiting various manufacturing areas (e.g., analytical labs, packaging, formulation) to coordinate experiments, inspect production irregularities, and verify procedure compliance

Pay Range (California):
Pursuant to California law, the pay range for this position is $25.00 to $35 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
JSR Micro is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
JSR Micro provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process may contact Human Resources at hr@jsrmicro.com.

Background Check Notice:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background checks, consistent with California law and the California Fair Chance Act.

Third-Party Agencies
Recruitment agencies or headhunters: Please do not submit resumes/CVs through our website or directly to managers. JSR does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without a signed agreement and will not pay fees for such submissions.

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