Associate Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship; Nights in Essex Junction

Maintenance Technician Program

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 7 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 ~ 23 credits towards a 2-year Associates Degree in General Engineering.

Opportunities exist 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

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

• Demonstrated Technical Aptitude
• Dependable
• Demonstrated Semiconductor Equipment Experience and Knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks with required documentation
• Demonstrated work performance in an environment requiring attention to detail and timeliness
• Strong team member with ability to work well within a global team

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

Alternating Week Shift Schedules:
Shift Week 1 Week 2

• N1 (nights) Week 1:
  Sunday to Tuesday 07:00PM to 07:30AM Week, 2:
  Sunday to Tuesday + Saturday 7:00PM to 7:30AM
• N2 (nights) Week 1:
  Wednesday to Saturday 07:00PM to 07:30AM, Week 2:
  Wednesday to Friday 07:00PM to 07:30AM
• * Shift schedules are subject to change

Expected Salary Range $35,400.00 - $56,800.00 The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.