Semiconductor Processing Technicians
SOC Code: 51-9141
Semiconductor Processing Technicianss manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles. This career typically requires moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year). With an AI-proof score of 74.6/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Operations Monitoring, Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking.
AI-Proof Score: 74.6 — High
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Median Salary
$51,180
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Job Growth
10.9%
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Training Time
Moderate-term on-the-job training (months to 1 year)
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Job Zone
Zone 2 / 5
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Training Cost
~$5,000
Key Skills
- •Operations Monitoring
- •Critical Thinking
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Quality Control Analysis
- •Monitoring
- •Active Listening
Common Tasks
- ✓Manipulate valves, switches, and buttons, or key commands into control panels to start semiconductor processing cycles.
- ✓Maintain processing, production, and inspection information and reports.
- ✓Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
- ✓Clean semiconductor wafers using cleaning equipment, such as chemical baths, automatic wafer cleaners, or blow-off wands.
- ✓Study work orders, instructions, formulas, and processing charts to determine specifications and sequence of operations.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation