Semiconductor Processors
On the Job
Semiconductor Processors perform a variety of tasks during the production of electronic semiconductors. They may load semiconductor material into a furnace, saw formed ingots into segments, load individual segments into crystal growing chambers, and other duties.
Physical Demands 
This career requires time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Operate cutting equipment.
- Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production equipment.
- Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment.
- Assemble precision electronics or optical equipment.
- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
- Engrave designs, text, or other markings onto materials, workpieces, or products.
- Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
- Clean workpieces or finished products.
- Load items into ovens or furnaces.
- Load materials into production equipment.
Typical Working Conditions
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions.
- Exposure to contaminants (like gases or odors).
- Working with a group or team.
- Serious consequences if mistakes are made.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
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