Please note: All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug and background screenings.
About Tosoh Quartz
Tosoh Quartz is a global leader in high-precision silica glass products, where innovation and quality drive our success in the semiconductor industry. As part of the diversified Tosoh Corporation family, our teams in the US and the UK collaborate across continents to deliver cutting-edge semiconductor industry solutions through advanced engineering and a commitment to continuous improvement. With over 300 dedicated employees and a reputation for excellence, we offer a dynamic environment focused on developing new products, fostering professional growth, and shaping the future of technology.
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will assist in the manufacture of quartz components using a variety of tools and equipment.
Shift Schedule: 4:00 am – 12:30 pm
What you’ll do at Tosoh Quartz.
- Cut glass to the required lengths, cut in bevels, slots or other features, etch off layers to perfect glass and rinse item in acid bath between all steps.
- Produce and inspect in process products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Work in accordance with process procedures, work order instructions, drawings, and other production documents.
- Perform detail work, which may include waxing, dewaxing, chamfering, acid wash or other cleaning, cosmetic inspection of parts and other similar functions.
- Maintain equipment. Detect and correct minor machine malfunctions and perform daily and monthly machine maintenance as directed.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work area.
- Wear and use all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) properly and in accordance with manufacturer and OSHA regulations.
Important note: This position works with chemicals (including acid) for up to 50% of the shift. All employees must strictly follow all safety protocols and wear required safety gear at when working with chemicals.
Who you are.
Minimum requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to accurately follow instructions.
- Able to lift and extend with arms outstretched, up to 60 lbs. independently. Or up to 120 lbs. with assistance.
- Aptitude for learning; blueprints, machine mathematics and precision measurement equipment.
- Able to wear all required, Company-provided safety gear during your shift. This includes goggles, aprons, boots, acid pants (optional), 2 sets of gloves, and a half mask or PAPR respirator.
We’d love to see:
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Experience wearing safety equipment during shift.
Why You’ll Love Working at Tosoh Quartz.
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, Tosoh Quartz offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term growth, including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- $500 annual wellness reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company match
- Generous PTO accrual and 10 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent scholarship and education assistance
- Columbia Sportswear Employee Store access
- Additional perks that make Tosoh Quartz a great place to build your career
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to accurately follow instructions
- Ability to lift and extend arms with up to 60 pounds independently, or up to 120 pounds with assistance
- Aptitude for learning blueprints, machine mathematics, and precision measurement equipment
- Ability to wear all required company-provided safety gear, including respirator equipment
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and background screenings
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes and equipment
- Experience wearing safety equipment during a work shift
What We Do
Tosoh Quartz, Inc. produces quartz glassware for semiconductor-industry processing and integrated-circuit manufacturing. Its facilities in Portland, Oregon, and Durham, England, fabricate technically demanding products, including complex designs that other suppliers may consider impossible to make. The company emphasizes uncompromising quality, technically correct products, controlled growth, careful training, detailed manufacturing, and customer service for the semiconductor industry, serving customers requiring precision and specialized fabrication.
