Comstock's Magazine 0720 JULY July 2020 | Page 8

Thank you TSI Employees The corona virus “COVID-19” pandemic’s unprecedented health and economic challenges doubly tested businesses considered, “Essential Services”. This was the case for global manufacturer, TSI Semiconductors, Inc. Because the company fabricates eight-inch semiconductor wafers that produce critical products for infrastructure, defense, safety, and communications, the United States classified TSI’s continued daily operations as “Essential”. The TSI plant in Roseville operates 24 hours per day, year around. Employing about 250 people, it is among Placer County’s largest employers; and has hundreds of vendors and partners worldwide. TSI is the City of Roseville’s largest electric utilities customer; and is the last semiconductor manufacturing plant of its kind in California. TSI could not implement the standard “Shelter-In-Place” pandemic options due to its “essential” operations status. However, when the pandemic hit, TSI’s employees immediately sprang into action: blocking out “social distancing” areas and paths to reduce close contact; supplying extensive, plant-wide hand-sanitizing stations; providing masks and protective gear; staggering shifts and implementing remote work wherever possible; and screening everyone entering the plant at all times. Then TSI’s employees devised even more creative methods to maintain safety and productivity. They fashioned, “Don’t Touch” handles, and modified latches, requiring only elbows or shoulders to open doors. An internal “COVID-19” educational campaign was updated frequently and communicated to all employees. Telephones and video conferencing were used between crossfunctional teams and shifts to address production issues in, “real time”. The TSI employees unwavering, positive attitude, and collective understanding of the importance of their work, was truly remarkable throughout this crisis. During the pandemic, TSI’s employees demonstrated incredible commitment and ownership towards a collective success; and did everything possible to ensure safety, while maintaining TSI operations. We are incredibly proud of their positive attitude, flexibility, and teamwork! TSI Semiconductors wishes to sincerely thank all TSI employees for their energy and excellence during the “COVID-19” pandemic - and their ongoing dedication to ensure continued health and safety as the company moves forward into recovery! TSI Semiconductors wishes to sincerely thank all TSI employees for their energy and excellence during the “COVID-19” pandemic — and their ongoing dedication to ensure continued health and safety as the company moves forward into recovery! 7501 Foothills Blvd., Roseville, CA 95747 • (916) 786-3900 • www.tsisemi.com SPONSORED PROFILE