Entry Level Technician - Austin

Openwork LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $20–$24/hour based on experience

Shift: 7:00pm – 7:00am, rotating

Benefits: vision, medical, dental,life

Job summary

Openwork is seeking Technicians for a manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas to support the assembly, maintenance, and production of mechanical and electrical systems in a shop and field environment.

You’ll work hands-on with tools, wiring, troubleshooting, and detailed build processes on a rotating night schedule. Entry‑level applicants are welcome, with training provided. Benefits include vision, medical, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in mechanical systems, refrigeration/HVAC, or hands-on technical work.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments and work on-site for extended periods.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform basic chiller maintenance, swaps, refills, leak checks, and part replacements under supervision.
• Execute coolant and refrigerant leak checks and refills with proper documentation.
• Accurately log maintenance events in the Company-Events-Tracker.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions including SOPs and safety protocols like LOTO and 6S.
• Support higher-level engineers on system installations and reporting tasks; adhere to site Fab and Sub-fab protocols to maintain a zero hazard environment.
• Utilize electromechanical skills and test equipment to provide excellent service.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Develop professional customer relations under management direction.

Skills

Mechanical systems

HVAC/R

Technical hands-on

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical training (HVAC/Refrigeration|Electronics|Mechanical Technology|Mechatronics)

Tools

Hand tools

Multimeters

Pressure gauges

Reading diagrams

Job description

Openwork is currently engaged in a search to find multiple Technicians for (Scrubber & Chiller) for a manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. In this role, you’ll support the assembly, maintenance, and production of mechanical and electrical systems in a shop and field environment. This is an exciting opportunity for hands‑on technicians who enjoy working with tools, wiring, troubleshooting, and detailed build processes.

AS A TECHNICIAN, YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Perform basic chiller maintenance, swaps, refills, leak checks, and part replacements under supervision.
• Execute coolant and refrigerant leak checks and refills with proper documentation.
• Accurately log maintenance events in the Company-Events-Tracker.
• Ensure compliance with work instructions including SOPs and safety protocols like LOTO and 6S.
• Support higher-level engineers on system installations and reporting tasks. Adhere strictly to all site Fab and Sub-fab protocol requirements to maintain a zero hazard environment.
• Utilize electromechanical skills and test equipment to provide excellent service. Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation. Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Respectfully take directions from management and develop professional customer relations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High school diploma or equivalent (No prior semiconductor experience required; entry-level applicants welcome).
• Strong interest in mechanical systems, refrigeration/HVAC, or technical hands‑on work.
• Ability to wear cleanroom garments and work on‑site for extended periods.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or technical training in HVAC/Refrigeration, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, or Mechatronics.
• Familiarity with hand tools, multimeters, pressure gauges, or reading basic mechanical/electrical diagrams.

PERKS:

• Pay: $20–$24/hour based on experience
• Shift: 7:00pm – 7:00am, 3 on 4 off - 4 on 3 off (rotating schedule)
• Opportunity to gain experience in advanced mechanical and electrical production
• Benefits provided: vision, medical, dental, life insurance

ABOUT OPENWORK:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes QS Nurses and Aerospace Solutions. Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at www.openwork.com to say hello and start building your future together.

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