GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

The Masker I position in our Connecticut facility, with a pay range of $15.69 to $21.25 depending on experience, is primarily responsible for the masking and/or demasking of customer product being parylene coated. Other duties may include cleaning, surface preparation, inspection, packaging, shipping, receiving, fixture refurbishing and other process related tasks. During the initial 6-12 months in this role, many tasks are learned and skills developed through the masker certification program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Understand and follow the designated processes, work instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP's) and other written and/or verbal instructions.

* Perform basic masking/demasking and inspection tasks using methods and materials as specified in the designated processes using small hand tools, microscope and /or other support equipment.

* Inspect own work for quality compliance.

* May inspect, disassemble, clean and/or refurbish and/or reassemble coating fixtures.

* Comply with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling requirements when required and appropriate.

* Maintain a high level of punctuality and attendance.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* May operate precision measuring instruments and record results.

* May perform daily tasks in a clean room environment where compliance to clean room protocol, including PPE and hygiene standards will be required..

* Maintain a high level of personal hygiene.

* Maintain a neat and orderly work area.

* Adhere to plant and corporate safety policies.

* May be responsible for proper disposal, packaging, labelling, shipping or inspection of hazardous materials or waste in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

* May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. May complete the SCS Reading Comprehension assessment in lieu of GED.

BASIC SKILLS:

* Must clearly speak, read and write English.

* Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, short correspondence and memos.

* Ability to communicate uncomplicated data, instructions, production results, quality issues and similar subjects both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to perform basic math functions.

* Ability to work in a seated position for extended periods of time.

* High degree of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination in order to perform precision masking and demasking functions.

* Ability to distinguish between the colors of red, orange, yellow, blue, green and violet.

* Able to read at a 20/20 visual acuity using a Jaeger eye chart (near vision) with or without vision correction. Able to read No. 1 at 14" distance, or No. 2 at 20" distance, or No. 3 at 24" distance.