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Etching Operator

The DAVIS Companies
Hollis, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026
Production Operator – 1st Shift

A precision manufacturer is seeking a detail-driven Production Operator to join its cleanroom production team. In this hands-on role, you'll prepare and manage etching chemicals, inspect and touch up intricate substrates under a microscope, and run both manual and automated wet etching processes to exacting standards. 

Pay Rate of the Production Operator:
$21.00 per hour.

Schedule of the Production Operator:
1st shift on a 9/80 schedule.
  • Week 1: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Week 2: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM (flexible start times).
Responsibilities of the Etching Operator:
  • Verify etching equipment is in proper working condition before use.
  • Make up all etching chemicals per routings and manufacturing procedures.
  • Perform chemical change-overs using proper PPE.
  • Inspect substrates for proper photoresist quality prior to etching.
  • Touch up intricate images, holes, and slots using a hand/foot dispenser and microscope.
  • Wet etch substrates using both manual and automated methods.
  • Verify critical dimensions (CDs) on substrates as required using the Nikon microscope system.
  • Tape test or otherwise inspect etched substrates to ensure quality etching.
  • Strip photoresist from substrates and inspect 100% for complete cleanliness.
  • Operate the Dektak metal thickness measurement system.
Qualifications of the Etching Operator:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (required); some college coursework preferred.
  • Familiarity with AS9100/ISO9001 and industry specifications such as MIL Standard and/or IPC.
  • Previous experience in a cleanroom manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret dimensional drawings.
  • Ability to handle small and fragile substrates.
  • Computer proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Good visual acuity (lens correction as required) and the ability to perform inspections under a microscope.
  • Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal ownership and a team attitude.
  • Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident in accordance with ITAR policy.
Etching Operators Apply Today!

DAVIS Companies partners with the top employers locally and nationally. They choose us because of our reputation for finding high quality talent, fast, but also our experience for evaluating and representing the best candidates in the marketplace.  We make every effort to provide updates and feedback to candidates at each stage of the process as we appreciate how stressful looking for a new role can be.  Apply today and experience “The DAVIS Difference”. 

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