Equipment Maintenace Technician- Diffusion

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Position Summary: Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines and equipment.

Hours are C Shift: Thursday through Saturday in week one, and Wednesday through Saturday in week two, from 6:55am - 7:10pm

Tool Area: Diffusion

 

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Be part of an equipment services team in the semiconductor industry

• Support and participate in a Safety, 5s, and Standard Work culture

• Identify opportunities to continuously improve the area and factory performance

• Interact with other team members toward the solution of problems, and

the fulfillment of manufacturing objectives

• Make routine decisions based on area priorities that affect production material

and equipment

• Work with the shift leadership team and other maintenance technicians to

drive the team's overall success

• Document maintenance performed

 

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity in Diffusion and have experience with TEL ALPHA Furnaces, AVIZA AVP Furnaces 200mm platforms/ equipment sets

• Associate of Applied Science degree (A.A.S.), or technical trade school certificate preferred but not required. Work experience will be considered

• 10 years of experience in an Equipment Maintenance role within the Semiconductor industry

• Ability to work in a Class 1 clean room environment

• High focus on a Safety, Quality, Delivery, and 5S culture

• Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills

• Able to follow preventative maintenance and Standard Work procedures

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SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance. 

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market. 

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