AMHS Apprentice Maintenance Technician

Position: AMHS Apprentice Maintenance Technician (Days)
Location: Malta

About Global Foundries:

Global Foundries ("GF") is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit

Summary of Role:

his role is intended for our Malta site Fab 8, a 300mm leading edge semiconductor manufacturing facility. As a Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you are responsible for monitoring, sustaining, and improving the equipment and/or processes in the assigned area, while working in partnership with production team members and area engineers. Maintenance Technicians monitor equipment performance, schedule, perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned tool sets, and use mechanical, electronic and PC/software skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment related issues.

Concise communication of updates on the status of equipment and area to the Lead Tech and/or Engineer is a vital part of the job.

Maintenance Technician Apprentices will be required to complete four college courses through HVCC during the 18-24 month apprenticeship, at no cost to the employee. Upon successful completion of required courses, positive performance reviews, and 2700 hours of on the job training Maintenance Technician Apprentices will be eligible for a promotion to a Level 2 Maintenance Technician with a corresponding pay adjustment.

(Prior credits will be considered.)

Essential Functions - Skills (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

* Follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks

* Ability to perform work activities in a safe and responsible manner in line with all FAB8 EHS&S policies

* Work independently and collaboratively with teams in a fast-paced environment

* Support and engage in training activities

* Perform preventive, and corrective maintenance on equipment as required per the operating procedures

* Monitor, control, and test semiconductor equipment for manufacturing readiness

* Recover equipment from process interruptions, complete event documentation and effectively communicate end of shift pass downs

* Ability to effectively use time management to prioritize and plan daily work and scheduled activities.

Essential Functions - Physical Capacity Demands (Employees must be able to perform these essential functions, with or without an accommodation):

* Ability to work in a standing position for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)

* Ability to walk on uneven surfaces for 85% of a 12-hour shift

* Ability to lift, pull, and/or carry at least 50 pounds periodically throughout the shift

* Able to lift equipment and tools when performing maintenance activities (above 50lbs requires a two-person lift)

* Ability to manually manipulate hand tools and small hardware for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)

* Ability to perform activities that include climbing vertical ladders, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching up/over, and crawling for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)

* Ability to utilize computer (typing, visual screen time) for 85% of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks)

* Ability to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements

* Able to work in a cleanroom environment wearing required clean room clothing per semiconductor protocol/requirements for a minimum of 10 hours a day

* Able to wear upgraded PPE in accordance with GF safety procedures, including, but not limited to, safety shoes, safety glasses, chemical splash apron & gloves, and full-face shield, when required.

* Able to remain in compliance with OSHA & NIOSH standard CFR  (clean shaven) to don and work in an N95 Dust Mask or other air filtering devices, to include full-face respirator (cartridge & supplied air) for extended periods of time ( 2 hours)

Preferred Functions
- Skills:

* Review Statistical Process Control charts for process quality and react to…