Manufacturing Operator 2 (Day Shift) - Farmers Branch, TX, United States
Originally posted 8 April 2026 by the employer.
About the role
The Manufacturing Operator II executes intermediate-level manufacturing tasks, equipment setup, advanced troubleshooting, and process data analysis in support of production operations.
What you'll do
- Execute manufacturing tasks including assembly, testing, inspection, calibration, and intermediate-level troubleshooting of production equipment and materials. - Conduct advanced equipment setup, calibration, and preventative maintenance, performing initial root cause analysis on recurring equipment issues. - Collect, analyze, and interpret operating and inspection data, performing online adjustments to maintain process control. - Support engineering teams with tests, trials, design of experiments (DOEs), and process validation activities. - Mentor and assist in training Manufacturing Operator I team members while coordinating workflow, tools, and materials.
What you'll need
- Minimum of 1–2 years of related experience in manufacturing, assembly, or related technical environments. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Mechanical aptitude with the ability to use precision tools, gauges, microscopes, and basic test equipment. - Ability to wear cleanroom attire (full coverall suit, hairnet, mask, gloves) and PPE for extended periods, and lift up to 30 lbs. - Ability to follow detailed work instructions, process flows, documentation, and safety guidelines.
Nice to have
- Experience in electronics, semiconductor, or precision manufacturing. - Familiarity with SPC, basic data analysis, or quality control tools. - Prior experience mentoring or training team members.
Skills: manufacturing operations, equipment setup, troubleshooting, process data analysis, continuous improvement, production output
This role has been open 216 days — well above the 55-day median for Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering roles.
Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
2482
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Median days open
55 d
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Median salary
$99k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | FormFactor | All employers we track in this specialty (2482 roles · 78 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 59 | 2482 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 124 | 10096 · 107 employers |
| Median days open | 40 d | 55 d (−15 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $99k |
Skills observed across this category: manufacturing operations, equipment setup, troubleshooting, process data analysis, continuous improvement, production output
Who's hiring in this category
- Micron Technology · 365 open roles · median 81 d
- Applied Materials · 259 open roles · median 40 d
- Entegris · 217 open roles · median 45 d
- Lam Research · 110 open roles · median 68 d
- Infineon Technologies · 99 open roles · median 48 d
- ASML · 66 open roles · median 50 d
How we counted: 2482 open Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 78 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 26 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.