CVD Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

About the Role

This role is for the Malta site Fab 8, a 300mm leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will be responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, in partnership with production team members and area engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance.
• Schedule and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
• Use mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Communicate updates on equipment and area status to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.
• Complete four college courses through HVCC during the 18-24 month apprenticeship.
• Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
• Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation, and effectively communicate end-of-shift pass downs.
• Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
• Perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB8 EHS&S policies.
• Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Support and engage in training activities.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per operating procedures.
• Effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
• Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to Out-of-Control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
• Develop and enhance operating procedures.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Mechanical skills
• Electronic skills
• PC/software skills
• Windows
• Microsoft Office
• Outlook
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams (Preferred)
• Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles (Preferred)
• Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques (Preferred)
• Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems (Preferred)

Qualifications

• High School Degree (or equivalent)
• English (Written & Verbal) fluency
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills
• Basic computer navigation skills
• Ability to work in a standing position for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for >85% of a 12-hour shift
• Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift
• Ability to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)
• Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for >85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day
• Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.
• Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134 (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time (> 2 hours).
• Flexible and willing to work any shift (3-4 days alternating weeks during day or night shift).
• Some relevant experience welcomed (automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, electrical work, etc.)