TSMC raised the last steel beam into place last month on the company’s second semiconductor fab near I-17 and Loop 303. The semiconductor giant also completed the topping milestone on the second fab’s auxiliary buildings, which will supply the necessary utilities infrastructure to the fab clean room.
“Today’s topping milestone of our second fab was a momentous occasion for us and our outstanding construction partners. TSMC Arizona would not be possible without the hard work and craftsmanship of the nearly 12,000 trade workers on this site each day,” said Brian Harrison, president of TSMC Arizona.
Once operational, the two fabs at TSMC Arizona will manufacture the most advanced semiconductor technology in the United States, creating 4,500 direct high-tech, high-wage jobs.
TSMC’s first fab, originally slated for completion later this year, was pushed back to the first half of 2025. The delay was mostly due to the need to bring temporary foreign workers over to lend their expertise on the equipment installation phase, a TSMC spokesperson told Valley Vibe.
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By Valley Vibe Staff Writers
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