Reactor Care Operator

Reactor Care Operator

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Date: Apr 10, 2026

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

Summary

The Reactor Care Operator is responsible for executing direction provided to the shift operations team to operate/turnaround the manufacturing assets in a disciplined manner to safely and efficiently manufacture a quality product. The Reactor Care Operator is responsible for the use of operational discipline instructional documentation including SOP, SMP, SWI, SKP, Job Plan or any other temporary or permanent approved procedures in addition to adherence to all Site Safety Standards.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

• CVD Reactors – S-62, S-72, S-82, S-92, S-192, S-292

Specific tasks include:

• Responsible for reactor turnarounds including operation of cranes and harvesting polysilicon.
• Responsible for the Housekeeping in the Reactor Room, Poly Storage Room, PPE Room, lunch room and control rooms.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of manufacturing assets in a disciplined manner adhering to all regulatory and site management systems.
• Recognize, react to, and escalate abnormal situations to ECO and/or Shift Leader.
• Responsible for completion of shift exchange and communication (shift exchange) including up to date completion of instructional documentation (SOPs, SMPs, SWIs, etc.).
• Responsible for safe harvest of poly u-rods and subsequent reactor setups by use of cranes, pallet mules, hand and power tools, and other TA equipment. Also responsible for safely operating reactor cleaning equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining area housekeeping to sustain quality standards.
• Responsible for staying up to date on required and assigned training.
• Responsible for working as part of a coverage group in a rotating swing shift schedule including positive coverage and on-call responsibilities.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma

GED

Required Work Experience

• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience with Windows based PCs.
• Experience in military/maintenance/construction trades, preferred
• Experience in manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience with troubleshooting equipment issues, preferred.

The range for this position is $23.76 - $30.24 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
[email protected]
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 1251

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