Associate Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship (Nights)

GlobalFoundries • Essex Junction, VT

1d • $36,200 - $59,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This program offers a unique opportunity to get paid while attending college, earning college credits, and launching a high-tech career in advanced manufacturing. As a Technician Apprentice at GlobalFoundries, you will earn a paycheck, gain hands-on technical experience, and complete college coursework. This program is ideal for individuals graduating high school, completing a technical center program, changing careers, or seeking an alternative to a traditional college path. You will learn to maintain and troubleshoot advanced equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing, supporting technologies that power smartphones, vehicles, medical devices, and communication systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent technical education
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule
• Ability to work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment
• Ability to wear all required cleanroom protective clothing and equipment throughout a shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to stand for the majority of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds periodically throughout the shift
• Travel requirement: 0-5%

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or technical aptitude
• Interest in manufacturing, engineering, robotics, electronics, automotive, or related technical fields
• Strong attention to detail
• Dependable work ethic
• Ability to follow procedures and learn new technical skills

Responsibilities

• Learn semiconductor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Perform preventive and first-call maintenance activities
• Complete technical coursework through Vermont State University
• Work alongside skilled technicians and engineers
• Follow quality, safety, and operational procedures
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives

Benefits

• Paid time off and company holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Career development and tuition reimbursement programs
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED