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GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMalta, NY, USA$36.2k - $59.2k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school degree or equivalent is required.
  • Basic reading and writing comprehension skills are required.
  • Basic computer navigation skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Outlook, are required.
  • Ability to work in a cleanroom while wearing required cleanroom clothing is required.
  • Ability to stand for an extended period during a 12-hour shift is required.
  • Ability to lift equipment and tools during maintenance activities is required; items above 50 pounds require a two-person lift.
  • Must be flexible and willing to work any shift, including alternating weeks of three to four day or night shifts.
  • Must be able to perform work safely in accordance with FAB8 Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security policies.
  • Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.
  • Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Must be able to lift, pull, or carry at least 50 pounds periodically during the shift.
  • Must be able to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Must be able to climb vertical ladders, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and crawl for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Must be able to use a computer, including typing and screen time, for more than 85% of a 12-hour shift, excluding breaks.
  • Must be able to wear required cleanroom clothing for at least 10 hours a day.
  • Must be able to wear upgraded personal protective equipment as required, including safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron and gloves, and a full-face shield.
  • Must comply with OSHA and NIOSH standard CFR 29 1910.134, including being clean-shaven, to wear an N95 dust mask or other air-filtering device, including a full-face respirator, for extended periods exceeding two hours.
  • English fluency, written and verbal, is required.
  • No prior experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, sustain, and improve equipment and/or processes in the assigned area in partnership with production team members and area engineers.
  • Monitor equipment performance and schedule, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tools, and use mechanical, electronic, and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment-related issues.
  • Communicate concise equipment and area status updates to the Lead Technician and/or Engineer.
  • Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks.
  • Support and engage in training activities.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment according to operating procedures.
  • Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness.
  • Recover equipment from process interruptions, document events, and communicate effective end-of-shift handoffs.
  • Perform all activities safely and support Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs.
  • Complete four college courses through HVCC during the 16–24-month apprenticeship; upon successful completion of the courses, positive performance reviews, and 2,700 hours of on-the-job training, apprentices are eligible for promotion to Level 2 Maintenance Technician with a corresponding pay adjustment. Prior credits will be considered.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in automotive repair, BOCES, HVAC, aviation, cable installation, computer routing, telecommunications, or electrical work is welcomed.
  • Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and respond to out-of-control conditions, including defect troubleshooting.
  • Develop and enhance operating procedures.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects, learning, and skills development.
  • Read and comprehend schematics, blueprints, and electrical diagrams.
  • Experience using basic hand tools and applying quality workmanship principles.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and structured problem-solving techniques.
  • Basic understanding of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

About the Company

GlobalFoundries

Semiconductor foundry delivering specialized chips

GlobalFoundries is a semiconductor foundry that manufactures chips for a broad range of customers, focusing on feature-rich, reliable technologies for cars, IoT, 5G, and other high-growth markets. It operates by fabricating silicon wafers for customer designs, offering mature, specialized processes rather than chasing the most advanced nodes. This makes it different from peers that prize the latest process nodes; GlobalFoundries emphasizes diversification across a global manufacturing footprint (U.S., Europe, Singapore) and stable supply for essential applications. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of high-volume, specialty manufacturing that enables reliable chips for everyday devices and growing tech markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Town of Malta, New York
Founded
2009

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