Description WCQ is a world leader in the manufacturing of quartz and silicon products for the semiconductor and solar industries with headquarters in Fremont, California. Due to heightened demand for our products, we are looking for a candidate to join our fast paced, energetic company as a: SENIOR SILICON GROWING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN The successful Senior Maintenance and Repair Technician candidate will have significant experience in working on Kayex crystal growing furnaces and other equipment used to grow silicon, including Crystalox equipment. RELOCATION EXPENSES AND A SIGNING BONUS ARE AVAILABLE Required Skills and Competencies: Comprehensive electronic, vacuum and electrical knowledge. Perform routine and emergency repairs on Kayex and other equipment used to grow silicon. Maintain high efficiency of machine operations by monitoring equipment performance and reducing machine downtime. Ability to test and adjust chemical levels in water. Assemble, calibrate and install new equipment. Use proper PM procedures while working on equipment. Experience in identifying and repairing vacuum leaks. Troubleshoot hydraulic issues and related equipment malfunctions. Investigate motor and equipment failures and rebuild equipment. Monitor and repair D/I water systems. Ensure company standards and policies are met relative to the maintenance of production equipment. Familiarity with UPS battery power units. Correctly use and support of Lockout/Tag-out policy. Maintain parts inventory by monitoring and ordering parts to ensure adequate inventory. Other duties as needed. Required Personal Skills and Competencies: 3-5 years working on equipment used in the silicon growing industry, specifically crystal growing furnaces and other equipment used to grow silicon. Proven history of ability to keep equipment operating at high levels of efficiency, and minimizing equipment downtime. “Can-do” attitude with ability to multi-task and quickly prioritize in a time sensitive and fast paced work environment. Team player who is willing to put in the work to finish the job correctly the first time. Effective problem solving techniques. Maintain high quality of repair work. Ability to follow instructions and pay close attention to detail. Ability to lift and handle objects up to 50 pounds. Flexible schedule needed to meet emergency deadlines/operational needs. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Experience required: 3-5 years of successful experience working in the field of maintenance and repairs with specific experience in working on and repairing silicon growing equipment. Employee benefits include comprehensive health and dental, vacation, holiday and sick leave. Please respond to james@wcq.com in Word format or by fax to 510-249-2168

Posted January 3, 2008