Associate Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

About Global Foundries

Global Foundries 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, Global Foundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

Global Foundries Fab 9 is seeking skilled and motivated candidates to participate in the Global Foundries Maintenance Technician Program with Vermont Technical College. Candidates will work full‑time while attending one Vermont Technical College course per semester for three semesters per year. The program pays for nine technical courses, offers on‑the‑job training, and awards a certificate toward a 2‑year Associate’s Degree in General Engineering.

Upon successful completion and satisfactory performance, candidates will receive a tuition reimbursement opportunity through the Global Foundries Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The maintenance technician will perform preventive and first‑call maintenance on semiconductor and support equipment, execute Quality Standard Work, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment productivity. The position is in the 200 mm factory in Essex, Vermont, and is a compressed 12‑hour shift schedule that could be a day or night shift depending on business need.

• Operate equipment and execute preventive and first‑call maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
• Participate in the Global Foundries Technician Program.
• Communicate effectively and work within a tightly coupled team.
• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or high school tech‑center education.
• Travel 0‑5%.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.
• Physical capacity to perform shift work on a 12‑hour schedule, work in a cleanroom environment, wear required protective clothing, stand for most of the shift, and lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis.

• Demonstrated technical aptitude.
• Dependable and dependable work ethic.
• Semiconductor equipment experience and knowledge.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks with documentation.
• Attention to detail and timeliness.
• Strong team member who works well within a global team.

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Multiple competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance plans.
• Company‑matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Career development programs with tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

• N1 (nights) – Week 1:
  Sunday‑Tuesday 07:00 PM‑07:30 AM;
  Week 2:
  Sunday‑Tuesday + Saturday 07:00 PM‑07:30 AM.
• N2 (nights) – Week 1:
  Wednesday‑Saturday 07:00 PM‑07:30 AM;
  Week 2:
  Wednesday‑Friday 07:00 PM‑07:30 AM.
• D1 (days) – Week 1:
  Alternating 2 days and 3 days 07:00 AM‑07:30 PM;
  Week 2:
  Alternating 3 days and 2 days 07:00 AM‑07:30 PM.
• D2 (days) – Week 1:
  Alternating 3 days and 2 days 07:00 AM‑07:30 PM;
  Week 2:
  Alternating 2 days and 3 days 07:00 AM‑07:30 PM.
• Shift schedules are subject to change.

$35,400.00 - $56,800.00

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Global Foundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity enhances its business potential. All policies and processes that pertain to employees are implemented without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email us at  Requests will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

An offer is conditioned upon successful completion of pre‑employment conditions, including a background check and drug screen, and is subject to applicable laws and regulations.