Equipment Technician

Automation Personnel Services; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term di

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an Equipment Technician for a company based in Sugar Land, Texas. Primarily be responsible for helping equipment and production engineers with overall equipment maintenance of wafer production division, including equipment repair and services, meeting production and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner.

Assist the facility and EHS department with cleanroom and environment and install and build new tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical discipline (bachelor’s in science or engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical, chemical, or mechanical maintenance, preferably in a lab or production fab setting.
• Familiarity with pump, chiller, cooling water filter, and gas bottle change service.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and waste handling is preferred.
• Basic machine shop skills (drilling, cutting, polishing) and proficiency in electrical wiring, soldering, and plumbing are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, results-oriented, and a team player.
• Effective communication skills across business levels and functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist equipment and production engineers with installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned tools to support the production line.
• Conduct routine inspections and monitor tool performance, reporting any errors or out-of-range readings.
• Collaborate with the facility team to maintain cleanroom conditions and monitor DI water, nitrogen gas, and gas cylinder supplies.
• Support EHS with chemical waste handling, treatment, and stocking acid and solvent chemicals.
• Assist engineers in building or upgrading production tools using components and market-sourced parts.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and wear PPE in the manufacturing environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Associate degree in technical discipline

Bachelor’s in science or engineering preferred

Tools

Pump maintenance

Chiller systems

Gas bottle handling

Electrical wiring

Soldering

Plumbing

Job description

Equipment Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Equipment Technician for a company based in Sugar Land, Texas. Primarily be responsible for helping equipment and production engineers with overall equipment maintenance of wafer production division, including equipment repair and services, meeting production and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Assist the facility and EHS department with cleanroom and environment and install and build new tools.

Pay Rate

$20.00 – $26.00 an hour

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday9:00 am to5:30 pm

Equipment Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist equipment and production engineers with the installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned tools to support the production line.
• Conduct routine inspections and monitor tool performance, promptly reporting any errors or out-of-range readings.
• Collaborate with the facility team to maintain cleanroom conditions, including monitoring DI water, nitrogen gas, and gas cylinder supplies.
• Support EHS with chemical waste handling, treatment, and stocking acid and solvent chemicals.
• Assist engineers in building or upgrading production tools using available components and market-sourced parts
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and wear necessary personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment.

Equipment Technician Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate degree in technical discipline (bachelor’s in science or engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical, chemical, or mechanical maintenance, preferably in a lab or production fab setting.
• Familiarity with pump, chiller, cooling water filter, and gas bottle change service is a plus.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and waste handling is preferred.
• Basic machine shop skills (drilling, cutting, polishing) and proficiency in electrical wiring, soldering, and plumbing are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, results-oriented, and a team player.
• Effective communication skills across business levels and functions.

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary to Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligiblecontingent and temporary associates.

About Automation Personnel Services

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to WorkForby CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer