Photolab Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026.
Job Location:
Vishay Electro Films is in the beautiful ocean state of Rhode Island in the city of Warwick. There are 92 employees across three shifts working at our 57,000 sq. ft. facility of manufacturing space. This role is an on-site position.
Reports To:
Production Supervisor
Pay Range:
$19/hour (+ % shift differential depending on shift)
Pay is based on qualifications and experience. Even if you exceed the posted requirements, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to considering talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experience levels.
What you will be doing:
- Process work orders through the Photo area in accordance with the daily schedule.
- Clean, coat, pattern, and develop substrates using both manual and semi-automated photolithographic processes.
- Properly set-up & operate alignment machines.
- Identify & report any equipment problems.
- Accurately align photomasks to substrates.
- Properly use and handle corrosive chemicals.
- Measure critical dimensions on photomasks and product.
- Properly use microscope to inspect photomasks and product to identify defects.
- Completely and accurately record data in the appropriate logs associated with your transaction.
- Perform accurate transactions in our MRP system.
- Ability to read and interpret internal process instructions.
What you will bring along:
- Exemplify the Core EFI Values: Positive Outlook, Honesty, Determination, Responsibility, and Commitment to Excellence.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience working in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
- Ability to perform work under a microscope helpful, but not required.
- Good hand/eye coordination.
- Perform basic Mathematical functions using a calculator.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Will be required to wear clean room and PPE attire.
- Must have a continuous improvement attitude and strong attention to details.
- Must be able to learn to read, comprehend, and interpret dimensional drawings.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated with a strong sense of personal ownership and a team attitude.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in a lab environment; adheres to required safety and dress standards to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, talk, and listen. May be required to sit, stand, walk for periods of time; bend, stoop, and twist; closely observe items through a microscope, and perform various repetitive fine grasping motions; uses a variety of small hand tools to perform various operations when required; operate a computer and enter information using a keyboard, operate a telephone, and other office equipment for an extended period of time.
As some visual inspection duties will also be required, specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Some physical strength and stamina are required for regular cleaning duties. May be exposed to hot/cold conditions, high-volume noise, exposure to stored energy hazards (electricity, compressed gases, etc.), and/or hazardous materials such as chemicals (e.g. alcohol, acetone, acids, solvents and photo resist) or particulate matter.
May be requested to work overtime and weekends to suit operational needs.
What can we offer you for your talent:
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.
Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.”
It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance.