Equipment Maintenance Technician

Orion International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift differential 5%

Night shift differential 15%

12-hour shifts

Job summary

Orion International is seeking Equipment Maintenance Technicians for a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Durham, NC. This role is ideal for military technicians and early-career technical professionals looking to build a career in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor equipment maintenance.

No prior semiconductor experience is required; candidates with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude who can read schematics, work with hand tools, and learn complex systems will succeed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with electrical systems.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical/maintenance manuals.
• Comfortable working with hand tools and performing hands-on equipment maintenance.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. and work in a manufacturing environment.
• Military technicians are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant backgrounds may include electronics, electrical, aviation maintenance, mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, nuclear power, and other technical maintenance specialties.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and proactive maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Use test and diagnostic equipment to support troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Replace filters, seals, O-rings, brushes, and other equipment components.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records.
• Support equipment reliability, spare parts, and 5S activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Troubleshooting

Learning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Test equipment

Job description

We are seeking Equipment Maintenance Technicians for a leading semiconductor manufacturer in Durham, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for military technicians and early-career technical professionals looking to build a career in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor equipment maintenance.

Prior semiconductor experience is NOT required. We are looking for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude who are comfortable working with tools, troubleshooting equipment, reading technical documentation, and learning complex manufacturing systems.

Day Shift: 5% differential

Night Shift: 15% differential

Schedule: 12-hour shifts

What You'll Do:

Perform preventive and proactive maintenance on advanced manufacturing equipment.

Disassemble and reassemble equipment using technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Use test and diagnostic equipment to support troubleshooting and maintenance.

Replace filters, seals, O-rings, brushes, and other equipment components.

Maintain detailed maintenance records.

Support equipment reliability, spare parts, and 5S activities.

What We're Looking For:

High school diploma or GED.

Strong mechanical aptitude.

Familiarity with electrical systems.

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical/maintenance manuals.

Comfortable working with hand tools and performing hands-on equipment maintenance.

Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. and work in a manufacturing environment.

Military technicians are strongly encouraged to apply. Relevant backgrounds may include electronics, electrical, aviation maintenance, mechanical maintenance, equipment repair, nuclear power, and other technical maintenance specialties.

Interviews will be conducted October 7 and can be completed either in person or virtually.