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Tends equipment that chemically cleans semiconductor wafers used in manufacture of semiconductor components, such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits: Places specified program card into cleaning equipment. Places wafers in cleaning trays, using tweezers. Loads trays into cleaning equipment. Pours cleaning solutions, such as hydrogen peroxide, sulfuric acid, and hydrochloric acid into specified tank of cleaning equipment. Presses buttons to activate cleaning cycle. Removes semiconductor wafers from trays, using tweezers. Visually inspects semiconductor wafers for blemishes. Maintains production reports.

Personality Traits


Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

Salary and Education


How much does a Semiconductor Wafers Cleaning Machine Tender make?

Nationally: $18,000 – $42,000

Main education level: High School

source: US Dept of Labor


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