Assembly Technician

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Share scheme

Pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Life assurance

Generous shift allowance

Job summary

KLA's SPTS division in the UK is hiring Assembly Technicians to join our high-performing manufacturing team, building electrical and electro-mechanical systems for wafer processing equipment.

This permanent role operates on a two-week shift pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm) with possible night shifts; newcomers will receive training and a clear career path in a fast-growing, award-winning company with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical/manufacturing experience is required.
• Flexible work ethic and ability to meet timescales and targets.
• Ability to read technical mechanical and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Production builds of electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
• Provide high quality assembly expertise and methods.
• Assemble a wide variety of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Carry out vacuum leak checks to the highest standard.
• Follow SOPs to ensure quality and meticulous records.
• Collaborate with QA and production engineering for improvement.
• Maintain safety and SOP adherence across departments.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to read diagrams

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description / Preferred Qualifications

Our Assembly Technicians are part of a team who ensure we meet the required quality standard across the full range of our SPTS single-wafer products and helping the company meet our customers’ requirements and expectations!

You’ll be working in our high performing manufacturing team to assemble our sophisticated processing equipment.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company with a clearly defined career development path!

This role requires shift work; Monday to Friday 6am-2pm (week 1) and Monday to Friday 2pm-10pm (week 2). There may also be the requirement to work on a night shift basis. This is a permanent role and we have a number of these positions available currently.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Production builds of electrical and electromechanical systems.
• Providing high quality assembly expertise and knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Assembling a wide variety of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Carrying out Vacuum leak checking of finished product to the highest standard.
• Following standard operation procedures (SOP's) to ensure quality assurance and carry out the associated checks with meticulous record keeping
• Working with quality and production engineering teams to ensure continuous improvement of workplace.
• Maintaining safety and standard operating procedures, ensuring safe working practices always, and adhering to any department processes, rules, and regulations

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has proven mechanical / manufacturing experience
• Has a flexible work ethic
• Can commit to timescales and targets with excellent time management
• Has the ability to use their own initiative
• Demonstrates strong communication – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues in your own and wider team
• Can demonstrate good attention to detail to allow you to maintain our high level of production standards and efficiency
• Has good analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving
• Is confident reading technical mechanical and electrical diagrams

What we will offer you?

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), share scheme, contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, rewards scheme, life assurance and generous shift allowance.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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