FVX Maintenance Technician Apprentice

About the Role

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

The Maintenance Technician Apprentice role involves:

• Monitoring equipment performance.
• Scheduling, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets.
• Utilizing mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
• Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer.

Apprenticeship Details

• The apprenticeship will be 18-24 months in duration.
• Apprentices will be required to complete four college courses through HVCC at no cost to the employee.
• Upon successful completion of required courses, positive performance reviews, and 2700 hours of on-the-job training, Maintenance Technician Apprentices will be eligible for promotion to a Level 2 Maintenance Technician.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 & 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.

Physical Capacity Demands

• 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.
• Able 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 including 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 cleanroom 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).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Degree (or equivalent)
• English (Written & Verbal) language fluency.
• Basic reading and writing comprehension skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills - (i.e. Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook).
• Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required cleanroom clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements.
• Able to work in a standing position for an extended period of time (during a 12-hour shift).
• Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift).
• Flexible and willing to work any shift (D Shift Nights included, 3-4 days alternating weeks).

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend schematics / blueprints / electrical diagrams.
• Experience utilizing basic hand tools and quality workmanship principles.
• Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Basic understanding of the principles of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

Shift Schedule

• D Shift (Nights): Week 1: Wednesday to Saturday 06:00 PM to 06:30 AM, Week 2: Wednesday to Friday 06:00 PM to 06:30 AM. Shift schedules are subject to change.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Multiple competitive options for medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Company matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Career development programs offered through a network of accredited educational programs with tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.