Maintenance Technician

Mission

Keep precision wafer processing equipment running in a zero-failure-tolerance environment. This facility is an industry leader in silicon wafer polishing and reclaim services when a machine goes down wafer throughput stops and clients feel it. This role exists because the equipment is a mix of legacy electrical/electronic control systems (not PLC-heavy) and modern polishing machinery and it takes a technician who can think their way through a failure "Why is this sensor not working What do I need to do to fix it" rather than swap parts until something works.

The hiring manager is a former Navy Nuclear MM. He understands that any Nuke EM ET MM and most Conventional rates (EM ET AT FC AE) are trained exactly the way this environment demands: electrical electronic and mechanical systems under the same set of hands with the discipline to diagnose before acting.

Performance Objectives

First 30 Days

• Ride along with the maintenance team through a full preventative maintenance cycle on the polishing and wafer processing equipment; learn the equipment history quirks and documentation standards.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints and schematics for the facilitys legacy control systems and walk the floor independently.
  

60 Days

• Own routine PM execution across assigned equipment with complete current logbooks and checklists.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical breakdowns and electrical/electronic control-system faults (sensors relays discrete controls) without escalation on first-line issues.
  

90 Days and Beyond

• Fabricate repair parts using on-site machine shop tools when OEM parts are unavailable or impractical.
  
• Contribute to Emergency Response Team (ERT) readiness and uphold safety and environmental standards as a baseline non-negotiable part of the job.
  
• Develop the judgment to prioritize across multiple concurrent issues in a fast-paced production environment.
  

Fit Traits

• Diagnostic mindset. Thinks in root causes not symptoms. Walks up to a broken sensor and asks why before asking what to replace.
  
• Independent operator. Can be handed a problem and trusted to work it end-to-end without hand-holding.
  
• Electro-mechanical generalist. Comfortable moving between electrical schematics mechanical assemblies and hand fabrication in the same shift.
  
• Calm in a fast-paced environment. Production doesnt stop for the technician; the technician adapts to production.
  
• Team-first disposition. This is a collaborative shop with a supportive manager lone wolves dont thrive here.
  

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army U.S. Navy U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Air Force U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Space Force U.S. Reserves or U.S. National Guard.
  

• Degree in electronics OR 2 years of hands-on maintenance experience (or equivalent combination)
  

• Strong working knowledge of electrical systems mechanical systems blueprints and schematics
  

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair sensors and legacy electrical/electronic control systems (PLC experience a plus but not primary)
  

• Hands-on experience with precision tools pressure gauges and voltmeters
  

• Ability to fabricate repair parts using machine shop instruments and equipment
  

• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and operate in a fast-paced production environment
  

• Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders up to 25 ft
  

• Willingness to participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and uphold all safety and environmental standards
  

Benefits

• Base: $35$40/hr based on experience. Candidates with direct silicon wafer maintenance experience can land above $40/hr.
  
• OT: Voluntary Saturday OT (flexible hours 7 AM3 PM when busy); occasional end-of-shift OT during the week may be mandatory. 5 hrs/week of OT puts this at an $85K role at the low end of base.
  
• Quarterly Bonus: Undisclosed amount.
  
• Quarterly Gift
  
• Medical Dental Vision
  
• 10 paid holidays PTO sick leave
  
• Monthly themed events part of the team-oriented culture