Associate Equipment 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. For more information, visit

Global Foundries Fab 9 is seeking skilled and motivated candidates to participate in the Global Foundries Maintenance Technician Program with Vermont Technical College. To be selected for the program, successful candidates must pass through a panel interview process for the educational portion of the position, a set of interviews with maintenance shift managers for an assessment on your technical aptitude and competence, and pre‑testing (math) administered by Vermont Technical College to be considered.

Candidates will be expected to work full‑time while attending one Vermont Technical College course per semester, for 3 semesters per year. The program consists of 9 total Vermont Technical College Technical Courses all paid for by Global Foundries. The program offers internal technician skill‑based courses and on‑the‑job training. Candidates accepted into this program, with successful completion, and satisfactory performance, will receive a certificate of completion, and will attain ~ 33 credits towards a 2‑year Associates Degree in General Engineering.

Opportunities exists to continue education through Global Foundries Tuition Reimbursement Program.

A candidate will be performing preventive and first call maintenance to support semiconductor equipment and its support equipment. Ability to execute and perform Quality Standard Work and provide leadership in continuous improvement to improve equipment productivity. This person needs to be flexible and dependable to meet business demands on equipment. This position is in the 200mm factory in Essex Jct., Vermont and is a shift position working a compressed week of 12‑hour shifts, which could be a day or night shift depending on business need.

Global Foundries is a 24/7 manufacturing facility providing technician support across all shifts.

Successful Manufacturing Technicians are self‑motivated and work effectively in team or individual situations and demonstrate flexibility regarding assignments, work content, and work area.

• Operate equipment;
  Execute preventive and first call maintenance on semiconductor equipment.

• Successfully Participate in the Global Foundries Technician Program.

• Effective communication skills and ability to 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.

• Education – High School Education or equivalent, or High School Tech Center Education.

• Travel – 0-5%.

• Language Fluency – Fluent in English Language – written & verbal.

• Physical Capacity Demands –

  • Able to perform shift work on a 12 hours per shift schedule.

  • Able to work in a cleanroom environment per semiconductor protocol/requirements.

  • Able to wear all required clean room protective clothing and equipment for normal 12-hour shift (excluding breaks).

  • Ability to perform work in a standing position for the majority of a 12-hour shift (excluding breaks).

  • Able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds on a periodic basis throughout the shift (preventive maintenance) and/or process issues.

An offer of employment with Global Foundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

• Demonstrated Technical Aptitude.

• Dependable.

• Demonstrated Semiconductor Equipment Experience and Knowledge.

• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions…