About The Position

The Equipment Maintenance Technician IV maintains wafer fabrication assembly and facilities equipment used on production lines. The position troubleshoots and repairs equipment, assists engineering staff with establishing and implementing preventive maintenance, uses test and diagnostic equipment, and rebuilds manufacturing equipment. The technician identifies preventive maintenance needs with minimal assistance, coordinates with outside contractors for service-contract maintenance, performs equipment modifications as directed, and collects and evaluates operating and process data to recommend operational improvements. The role also trains technicians and operators, may guide other nonexempt personnel, and contributes to departmental quality, safety, quantity, and teamwork requirements. Participation in safety forums, Emergency Response Teams, or station improvement teams may be required. This is a compressed workweek night schedule: every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and every other Wednesday, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The stated pay rate is $35.00–$50.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, including shift differential. The work takes place in a wafer fabrication and cleanroom environment requiring cleanroom gowning. The facility has moderate noise and potential exposure to stored-energy hazards, including electricity and compressed gases, and hazardous chemicals. The technician may handle hazardous waste in accordance with required training and safe-work practices. The role includes physical activity such as standing, walking, handling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • 4–6 years of related experience.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: high-vacuum equipment, lithography tools, wet benches, or measurement equipment.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair wafer fabrication assembly and facilities equipment for production lines with minimal assistance.
  • Basic computer skills, including use of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a diverse team and independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized, self-starting, and comfortable working in an ambiguous environment.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and learn quickly.
  • Ability to be trained in proper handling of chemicals and hazardous waste.
  • Normal color vision and ability to identify wiring color codes.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or walking, handling and reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s degree or higher.
  • Past supervisor or lead experience.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain wafer fabrication assembly and facilities equipment for production lines.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair downed equipment, using test and diagnostic equipment.
  • Assist engineering staff in establishing and implementing periodic equipment maintenance.
  • Identify preventive maintenance needs to support equipment stability with minimal assistance.
  • Schedule and coordinate with outside contractors for equipment maintenance covered by service contracts.
  • Rebuild manufacturing equipment as required.
  • Train technicians and operators, including peers, on processes, operational improvement, and equipment maintenance.
  • Perform equipment modifications as directed by supervisors, managers, and engineers.
  • Collect and evaluate operating and process data and recommend improvements to operational processes.
  • Make recommendations and help fulfill departmental quality, safety, quantity, and teamwork requirements; may ensure other technicians adhere to those requirements.
  • Follow required safe practices for chemical and hazardous-waste handling, including labeling and dating waste containers, keeping containers closed after waste transfer, and reporting incidents to a supervisor.
  • May participate in safety forums, Emergency Response Teams, and station improvement teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive wages.
  • Generous benefits package.
  • Friendly, dynamic working environment.
  • Flexible benefit program intended to meet the needs of employees and their families.
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