Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Factory Automation Jobs; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Health insurance

Job summary

Entegris is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our Chaska, MN team. You will gain hands-on experience maintaining production equipment and facility systems while completing relevant coursework through the apprenticeship program.

The role emphasizes equipment uptime, safety, and process improvements. First shift Monday–Friday with potential to move to second/third shift after completing the program.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Requires high degree of mechanical aptitude and creative problem solving.
• Requires hands-on electrical experience.
• Requires advanced troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces and tests electrical circuits on equipment.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment.
• Mounts motors and completes circuits per diagram specifications.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with job specs and safety requirements.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Self-motivation

Independent work

Education

Two-year technical degree (controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Job Description

The role: Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician Apprentice to join our team. The Maintenance Technician Apprentice performs a variety of tasks and assignments including the maintenance and repair of production equipment and facility infrastructure. The focus will be on equipment uptime and reliability, preventative maintenance, safety, troubleshooting, controls and automation equipment, and process improvements.

This position will gain experience as a Maintenance Technician while completing relevant coursework through the apprenticeship program.

Hours for this position is first shift Monday-Friday (flexible hours depending on coursework) with the opportunity to work on 2nd or 3rd shift full time after apprenticeship program is completed.

What You'll Do

• Repairs, replaces and tests of electrical circuits on equipment.
• Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using testing instruments.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems.
• Mounts motors and completes circuits per diagram specifications.
• Stays current with all codes and attends Entegris training.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Inspects completed work for conformance with job specifications and safety requirements.
• Serves as a primary resource for controls and automation maintenance issues.
• Utilizes the computerized work order system.
• Enter information and completes all required documentation thoroughly and timely.
• Focuses on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product quality.
• Follows standard Engineering and Technology practices and procedures.
• Participates in Entegris' continual quality improvement process and dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures.
• Communicates potential hazards immediately to supervisor and identifies and corrects potential unsafe conditions.
• Robot PM's – inspection of pneumatic and electrical connections and lines for functionality.
• Inspection of in-house built equipment and associated PMs.
• Replace components and adjust sensors when required.
• Adjust production floor robot program points and troubleshoot robot functional issues that arise.
• Troubleshoot and adjust in-house built and vendor custom built equipment issues pertaining to sensors, motor drives, vision systems, PLC and HMI issues.
• Network communication to and from equipment - troubleshooting and repair of issues.
• Support Tooling setup after mold tear down for service or cleaning by adjusting core servo homing adjustment.
• Add new variant part numbers to Automated equipment.
• Update test inspection programs for new variant parts and or test spec updates to current equipment.
• Update data output info to CamLine for data collection of current equipment.
• Connection of production floor robots to RJG for bad part quarantine.
• Clear all robots and automated equipment for safe re-start after a power outage or shut down.
• Work with and support robotics, Electrical (AC/DC), hydraulics, pneumatic, servo motors, sensors, HMI interfaces, and complex mechanical equipment.
• Provide support for PLC, HMI, servo and stepper drives, Faunc, Sepro and Star Robots and vision systems.

What We Seek

• Two-year technical degree (controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical – electrical, etc) (or) equivalent experience and training in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Solid works or CAD or equivalent, Word, Excel.
• Requires high degree of mechanical aptitude and creative problem solving.
• Requires hands on electrical experience.
• Requires advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Require self-motivation and self-direction.
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and overtime as required.
• Ability to work occasionally on call.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and support co-workers.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at times.
• Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn on the production floor. This includes the use of safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, respiratory protection, and high-visibility vests.
• Adherence to cleanroom attire standards is required (when in cleanroom). This includes the use of specified protective gear and garments (gown, hair and beard nets, shoe coverings, and gloves) designed to maintain a clean and controlled work environment.
• This role involves working from elevated heights at times. Use of harness and other protective equipment are required.
• This role involves repetitively pinching and grasping hand tools, as well repetitively twisting and bending.

Why Work at Entegris?

Lead, Inspire, Innovate. Define Your Future Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization.

We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

What We Offer

• Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
• Compensation: $28-$32 hourly range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.
• Annual Bonus Eligible
• 3 weeks of vacation to take the time you need to recharge
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
• Education assistance to support your learning journey
• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

The company anticipates the application window closing approximately 5 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require Company to shorten or extend the application window.

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.

Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.