Workers Can Prepare Now to Apply for Hemlock Semiconductor Jobs

Clarksville, Tenn.: Workers can learn more about the hiring process for hundreds of jobs at the Hemlock Semiconductor, L.L.C. plant in Clarksville at a career fair on October 14. The company plans to hire 500 full-time workers before the $1.2 billion facility begins manufacturing polysilicon in late 2012. Polysilicon is the cornerstone material used in solar panels.

Workers who want to apply for jobs at Hemlock Semiconductor can get information about available positions for production operators, as well as jobs in skilled trades, loss prevention and occupational health. Hemlock Semiconductor will host the career fair from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, at the Montgomery County Civic Center located at 350 Pageant Lane in Clarksville.

“We anticipate a great deal of hiring to take place for our new facility starting in the spring of 2011,” said Laura Lambeth, human resources manager at Hemlock Semiconductor’s Clarksville facility. “When they attend this event, potential job candidates can get accurate information about Hemlock Semiconductor’s hiring process.”

Added Lambeth, “We are looking for people who want to progress in their careers and be part of a growing company.”

Applicants must meet several qualifications to be considered for production operator jobs, which represent the largest number of available positions at Hemlock Semiconductor. Requirements include one of the following types of education and experience: successful completion of the two-year associate degree program in chemical engineering technology at Austin Peay State University (APSU); four years of relevant military experience; journeyman status in a trade utilized by Hemlock Semiconductor; or two years of relevant manufacturing experience.

The first step in applying for a job as a production operator is successful completion of WorkKeys, a series of standardized tests that measure workplace skills. The six exams include math, reading, applied technology, locating information, observation and teamwork. The Montgomery County Career Center is the only location in Middle Tennessee where all six WorkKeys tests are offered. Applicants must earn WorkKeys scores that meet Hemlock Semiconductor standards before submitting a resume online at hscpoly.com.

Applicants for production operator positions must also have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years of age and be computer literate.

Only after applicants meet the basic requirements for production operator positions, will they be considered for an on-site assessment and interview.

Workers who attend the career fair can also learn about jobs at Hemlock Semiconductor in the skilled trades, such as instrumentation and pipefitting/welding, as well as loss prevention and occupational health. Limited information about professional positions will be available, as a separate event for engineers is planned for early 2011. Job openings will be posted at hscpoly.com as the hiring process continues through 2012. Resumes must be submitted online.

Representatives from APSU, Fort Campbell ACAP, Tennessee Technology Center, and Workforce Essentials will also participate in the career fair. Workforce Essentials staff can answer questions about WorkKeys testing.

About Hemlock Semiconductor Group

The Hemlock Semiconductor Group (hscpoly.com) – Hemlock Semiconductor – is comprised of two joint ventures: Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation and Hemlock Semiconductor, L.L.C. The companies are joint ventures of Dow Corning Corporation, Shin-Etsu Handotai and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. Hemlock Semiconductor is a leading provider of polycrystalline silicon and other silicon-based products used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices and solar cells and modules. Hemlock Semiconductor began its Michigan operations in 1961 and broke ground at its Tennessee location in 2009.

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