Production Specialist (Assembly/Wiring)

FHLB Des Moines; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits starting day one

Retirement savings plan

ESPP (employee stock purchase plan)

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Production Specialist to perform precision manufacturing and assembly in our Cesium Beam Tube cleanroom. You will assemble, wire, and spot-weld small components with a variety of hand tools and equipment, requiring keen attention to detail and steady hands.

First shift runs from 6:30am to 3:00pm. Prior experience helps but is not required; training will be provided. The role supports a large global organization with strong values and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or hands-on experience.
• Comfortable using hand tools and performing detailed repetitive work.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision manufacturing and assembly in the CBT cleanroom.
• Assemble, wire, and spot-weld small components with hand tools and production equipment.
• Maintain attention to detail and ensure quality during repetitive tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Repetitive work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Spot welding equipment

Wiring tools

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc. People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip's nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence. Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

The Production Specialist performs precision manufacturing and assembly operations in our Cesium Beam Tube (CBT) cleanroom. This position is responsible for assembling, wiring, and spot-welding small components using a variety of hand tools and specialized production equipment. The ideal candidate has good mechanical aptitude, strong attention to detail, and the ability to perform precise, hands-on work. Previous manufacturing experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided. First shift 6:30am - 3:00pm.

Requirements / Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, or related hands‑on experience.
• Comfortable working with hand tools.
• Strong manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed and repetitive work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using hand tools in a manufacturing, automotive, mechanical, electrical, or technical environment.
• Experience with wiring, spot welding, and/or precision assembly.
• Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.

Physical and Work Requirements

• Ability to wear required cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive and detailed hand movements.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements

This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time

No Travel

Physical Attributes

• Carrying
• Crouching
• Feeling
• Foot Controls
• Handling
• Hearing
• Kneeling
• Lifting
• Noise and/or vibration
• Other
• Pulling
• Pushing
• Reaching
• Seeing
• Talking
• Works Alone
• Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull 35 lbs; carry 15 lbs; sit 10%; stand 60%; walk 40%.
• Must be able to perform activities that include stooping, reaching, handling, hearing, talking, seeing, work alone, work around others.

Pay Range

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17.00 - $27.00.* *Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry-leading ESPP program with a 2-year look-back feature.

Find more information about all our benefits at the link below: Benefits of working at Microchip

Equal Employment Opportunity

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

Agency Policy

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Company Culture and Mission

At Microchip, employees are our greatest strength. As one of the top performing semiconductor companies in the world, we are led by a set of guiding values and a mission to empower innovation to enhance the human experience. We work tirelessly to create a company culture that highlights how important every employee is to our mission.