Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Applied Materials in partnership with Raise

Job description:

We are hiring and seeking motivated Manufacturing Technicians (Entry, Intermediate, and Advanced) to support semiconductor equipment assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing operations at Applied Materials in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

In this role, you will build, repair, test, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will work with technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions to ensure equipment and components meet manufacturing specifications and quality standards.

This is a hands-on technical position requiring strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, quality- and safety-driven manufacturing environment.

Candidates will be considered for the appropriate level based on their years of experience, technical skills, and qualifications.

Work Type: 100% Onsite

Work Site: 35 Dory Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

Work Schedule

Available

Shifts:

• Day Shift
• Swing Shift
• Weekend Day Shift
• Weekend Swing Shift

Pay Rates

We are hiring across multiple Manufacturing Technician levels, with hourly pay based on relevant experience and technical qualifications.

Manufacturing Technician – Entry | $25.00–$28.00/hr | 2–4 years

Manufacturing Technician – Intermediate | $27.00–$30.00/hr | 4–7 years

Manufacturing Technician – Advanced | $30.00–$35.00/hr |7+ years

The upper figures represent the midpoint rates provided for each level, not confirmed maximums. Final pay will depend on relevant experience, technical qualifications, and assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electro-Mechanical Assembly: Build, assemble, repair, and test electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
• Technical Documentation: Read and interpret work orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, wire lists, and written or verbal work instructions.
• Equipment Testing: Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps to test assemblies and components.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Identify, diagnose, and correct electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical issues during assembly, testing, and repair.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect parts and completed assemblies for defects, discrepancies, and nonconforming conditions.
• Parts Verification: Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all required materials and components are available for assembly, testing, and repair.
• Manufacturing Operations: Perform routine manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly operations according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Technical Support: Support computer programming, equipment repairs, or software installations when required.
• Production Documentation: Enter production data, work progress, labor details, and other required information into computer systems.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, testing procedures, and overall production efficiency.
• Work Completion: Document completed work and ensure all required assembly, testing, and repair activities are properly recorded.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all environmental, health, safety, and workplace procedures, including the proper use of protective equipment.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and support production goals.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, electro-mechanical assembly, equipment testing, troubleshooting, repair, or related technical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams,…