Pre-Apprentice

Summary:

Polar Semiconductor is proud to offer an opportunity to join our Pre-Apprenticeship program. The program is designed with a combination of formal education through Normandale Community College and on-the-job training as a Cleanroom Technician. Our Pre-Apprentices learn about Polar Semiconductor and the semiconductor industry from the ground up and build long-lasting careers with us.

About the role - you will:

On-the-Job:

• Operate assigned equipment and run production material in a cleanroom environment
• Load and unload processing equipment
• Follow detailed processes to ensure correct procedures are completed
• Perform quality inspections on finished products
• Follow all safety requirements of the equipment and processes in the assigned areas

Education:

• Must be in good standing with classes/university (Normandale Community College).

Shift: Sunday - Tuesday and Every Other Wednesday 5:50am - 6pm

Pre-Apprenticeship Duration: April 2026 through April 2027. Upon Pre-Apprenticeship completion successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply for a regular fulltime position at Polar Semiconductor.

About you:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 18 years or older
• Successful completion of the Semiconductor Academy
• Basic computer skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehension of and ability to take action on detailed written and verbal processes
• Learning mindset for an extensive hands-on initial training period

**Sponsorship is not available for this position**

Physical Requirements:

• Requires walking and standing on cleanroom floors for prolonged periods.
• Working in a cleanroom environment and wearing clean room attire (bunny suit, mask, gloves, protective eye wear and booties).
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and extreme oven temperatures, 550-800C.
• Lift/carry/push/pull/ up to 10 pounds on a frequent and daily basis.
• Visual acuity.
• Ability to perform all wafer handling functions (i.e.: load, unload, transfer, transport, etc.).
• Manual dexterity to operate handheld devices such as keyboard, keypad, mouse/trackball, scanner and wand.
• Ability to perform two handed cassette/wafer handling including two handed grip and grasp, on a frequent to continuous and daily basis.
• Ability to perform physical requirements throughout the course of 10-hour shifts.