Technician IV - Safety

At Microchip, we work every day to innovate and develop products that solve our customers’ technology challenges. Our team of more than 20,000 people worldwide is dedicated to delivering on the promise of working together to improve lives. Learn about our guiding values that are the building blocks and foundation of our culture and discover how we make a positive impact in the communities in which we operate. We believe our culture fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. Our people serve the industrial, computing, automotive, communications, aerospace and defense, and consumer market segments. As part of our global team, you can build technology solutions in our six growth areas – 5G, data centers, autonomous driving, the Internet of Things, electric vehicles, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Around the world, we are committed every day to recruiting, retaining and promoting people in our diverse workforce. Your perspective, passion and ingenuity will contribute to achieving more as we fulfill our mission as a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Join our community of exceptional people doing incredible things. Job Description: Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Health and Safety Technician to become a member of the Health and Safety Team. The candidate will provide support for both Arizona campuses (Chandler and Tempe). The Health and Safety Technician will work closely with the Safety, Environmental, and Facilities teams, and the Social and Governance team to advance Microchip’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability programs. Primary duties include supporting safety compliance programs, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) training support and environmental program assistance. This position may be modified based on the skills of the individual who fills it. Essential Functions: Directly support Tempe and Chandler operations as an EHS team member. Be an employee advocate for a safe/accident-free working environment. Perform calibration, preventive maintenance, and inspection of Health and Safety equipment. Assist in coordination and administration of training classes, such as new-hire orientation, ERT training, and site evacuation drills. Provide accurate and timely administrative support for various programs, including updating training records and maintaining compliance documentation. Manage Safety Data Sheet database and HAZCOM 2012 chemical safety label compliance. Assist in coordinating ERT physicals and respirator fit testing. Requirements/Qualifications: Associate degree with health & safety focus preferred, or Three to five years of experience working in health and safety programs. Understanding of OSHA, ANSI and NFPA 70 / 70E standards as they relate to safety programs is desirable. Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and related issues desirable. Proficient with MS Office suite. No sponsorship available for this position. This is a safety sensitive position, requires a drug test. Special Requirements: ERT participation required. Ability to wear personal protective clothing and various respirators as required. Weekend and night work required periodically for training and other activities. Travel Time: 0% - 25% Physical Attributes: Bending at Waist, Carrying, Climbing, Crouching, Dust or gases, Feeling, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others Physical Requirements: Standing/Walking 50%, Sitting 40%, Outside 10% Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the EEO is the Law Poster and the EEO is the Law Poster Supplement. Please also refer to the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.