Manufacturing Technician I

Applied Materials; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,095; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials is hiring a Manufacturing Technician in Gloucester, MA. In this role, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test advanced display and wafer fabrication equipment. The role requires following standard operating procedures and performing electro-mechanical assembly operations.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and ideally have experience in the semiconductor industry. The salary ranges from $18.00 to $24.75 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Able to perform electro-mechanical assembly operations and troubleshooting.
• Experience in semiconductor or display industry preferred.
• Familiarity with using hand and power tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Build and test multimillion-dollar display equipment.
• Perform audits to ensure part availability and quality inspections.
• Document work progress and conduct repairs as necessary.

Skills

Ability to follow standard operation procedures

Basic skills in an analytical method

Knowledge of basic hand tools

Education

High school or technical diploma

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting‑edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary: $18.00 - $24.75

Location: Gloucester, MA

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands‑on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion‑dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment – including electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components.

You will perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs – and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to build, repair and/or test equipment of various kinds (electrical, electro‑mechanical, vacuum, pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components)
• Work under supervision, and follow procedures you learned during your training, to perform electro‑mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs
• Perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available; inspect parts for defects; troubleshoot and improve processes
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies, and components
• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress, work expense and labor details; perform computer programming, repair, or software installs, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school or technical diploma, technical degree, certificate or equivalent
• Basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process
• Ability to follow standard operation procedures (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of basic hand tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry or military experience
• A technical education, certifications, or trainings
• Experience working within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adhere to quality guidelines
• ASSEET
• BSEET (DeVry, TSTC)

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding position that often requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, the ability to distinguish between colors, the ability to work in an environment with noise that may be difficult for some individuals with sensitivity to noise, the use of hand and power tools, and driving or operating heavy machinery including forklifts. Additionally, because this position may involve working in a clean room, the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, gloves, respirators, chemical aprons, and face shields may be required.

Additional Information

• Time Type: Full time
• Employee Type: Assignee / Regular
• Travel: No
• Relocation Eligible: No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e‑mail at [e-mail], or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877‑612‑7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.