Maintenance Technician L2

Austin Community College; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid Vacation

Overtime Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

WGNSTAR is looking for a dedicated individual for a full-time position in Malta, NY, focusing on semiconductor maintenance. The role involves performing preventative maintenance tasks in cleanroom environments, with responsibilities that require following strict safety and quality procedures.

Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years of hands-on experience in automotive or mechanical fields and a High School Diploma. The position offers a pay rate of $23/hour plus overtime, along with additional benefits including medical and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hands-on work experience in automotive repair, HVAC, or mechanical/maintenance fields.
• Ability to wear a full Cleanroom Suit and/or necessary Personal Protective Equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks in a semiconductor cleanroom.
• Adhere to strict facility standard operating procedures focusing on safety and quality.
• Contribute to the facility’s overall throughput while developing technical skills.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

WGNSTAR provides career development opportunities in the semiconductor industry.

Schedule: 12-hour Compressed Work Week. 4 Days on 3 Days Off, Rotating, Days or Nights (see below).

Pay Rate: $23.00 Hourly plus overtime, 10% shift premium for night shift, and a $500 sign‑on bonus.

Location: Malta, NY.

Position Type: Full Time.

Benefits: Eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits listed below.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• You will join a team to perform daily preventative maintenance tasks in a semiconductor cleanroom environment while wearing a cleanroom suit and other PPE.
• You will be required to adhere to strict facility standard operating procedures with a focus on safety, quality, and effective team communication.
• Your success will contribute to the facility’s overall throughput while simultaneously developing your own skills in a coveted and highly technical industry.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of hands‑on work experience in automotive repair, HVAC, or other mechanical/maintenance fields.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Able to wear a full Cleanroom Suit and/or necessary Personal Protective Equipment.
• Ability to work independently while following instructions with excellent attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Strict adherence to safety and quality policies at all times.

Physical Effort/Activities

May be required to walk up to 5+ miles per day, stand on feet for 8-10 hours at a time, bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50 pounds. These physical demands represent the essential functions of the job.

Additional Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Select Holidays
• Overtime Opportunities
• On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open‑door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those vulnerable in society.