Semiconductor Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician

L3Harris Technologies; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Weekly ePayroll with direct deposit

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA is seeking a hands-on manufacturing technician on an 18-month contract with potential for permanency. You will assemble mechanical, electrical, and electro‑mechanical subassemblies and complete units on the shop floor, following schematics and work orders.

You’ll document progress, assist with troubleshooting, and ensure safety procedures are followed. You will also review parts, audits, and inspections, load simple software tasks, and contribute to process

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Comfort with computers and data entry.
• Hands-on skill with hand/power tools and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Stamina for standing/walking ~85% of shift.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and basic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro‑mechanical subassemblies and complete units.
• Follow schematics, wiring diagrams, and work orders for assembly and test.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Use test fixtures and measurement equipment under supervision.
• Enter progress, time and expense data and document inspections.
• Receive and audit parts and inspect components for defects.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Computer literacy

Blueprints & schematics interpretation

Troubleshooting

Stamina (standing)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jigs & fixtures

Measurement equipment

Leak detectors

Vacuum pumps

Job description

Step into the world of Applied Materials in Gloucester, MA, where Varian Semiconductor heritage meets cutting‑edge manufacturing. In this 18‑month contract (with the possibility of going permanent), you’ll help build the equipment that enables chips for smartphones, TVs, and more. The site also collaborates with supply chain and mechanical engineering rotational programs, creating a vibrant engineering environment.

A day in the life

You begin your shift reviewing routine work orders and documentation—schematics, wiring diagrams, and parts/wire lists—before moving to the floor, where about 85% of your day is spent standing or walking. You’ll assemble mechanical units and electrical/electronic systems into subassemblies and full builds using hand and power tools, jigs, fixtures, and other shop equipment. Under guidance, you’ll utilize test fixtures, electronic measurement tools, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to verify performance. When issues surface, you assist with basic troubleshooting and repairs, identifying and correcting errors with support from your team. Throughout the day, you capture progress, work expenses, and labor details at a computer terminal, and you may occasionally load software, perform simple programming tasks, or carry out minor repairs. You finish by documenting completed work, auditing parts received, inspecting for defects, and suggesting process improvements—all while following safety procedures and using protective equipment as required.

What you’ll work on

• Build mechanical, electrical/electronic, and electro‑mechanical subassemblies and complete units.
• Follow schematics, wiring diagrams, work orders, and parts/wire lists for assembly, test, and repair.
• Assist with troubleshooting, error correction, and repair activities.
• Use test fixtures, measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps under supervision.
• Enter progress, time, and expense data; document finished work and inspections.
• Receive and audit parts; inspect components for defects; recommend process improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure work area and adhere to all safety policies and training.

What you bring

• 1–2 years of manufacturing experience (non‑semiconductor acceptable).
• Comfort with computers; able to enter and track work data.
• Hands‑on skill with hand/power tools, jigs, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Stamina for a role that requires standing/walking roughly 85% of the time.
• Proficiency in equipment troubleshooting and general diagnostic skills.

Schedule and pay

• Base pay: $23.00–$25.00 per hour.
• First Shift: 5:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Thursday.
• Second Shift: 3:45 am–2:15 pm, Monday–Thursday (additional 10% per hour differential).
• Third Shift: 7:30 pm–6:00 am, Monday–Thursday (additional 13% per hour differential).
• Fourth Shift: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 am–6:30 pm (additional 11% per hour differential).

Estimated Min Rate: $23.00

Estimated Max Rate: $25.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Weekly ePayroll with direct deposit
• Employee Discount Programs

All offers are contingent to passing all pre‑employment screenings and background check.