Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare the wafer process for operation
- Read or listen to work instructions from supervisor and clarify where needed
- Identify work health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and ensure correct fit
- Confirm availability of materials to meet production requirements
- Identify and confirm cleaning and maintenance requirements have been met
- Fit machine components and related attachments and adjust to meet operating requirements
- Select processing and operating parameters to meet safety and production requirements
- Check equipment and adjust according to manufacturer instructions to ensure optimum performance
- Carry out pre-start checks according to operator instructions
- Operate and monitor the wafer process
- Start the wafer products manufacturing process according to workplace procedures
- Monitor equipment to identify variation in operating conditions and report variations in equipment operation
- Monitor the process to confirm that product meets specifications
- Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification product and process outcomes
- Conduct work and maintain a clean and tidy workplace according to workplace environmental guidelines
- Shut down the process