Manufacturing Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Location: Wilton, CT

Employment Type: Temp (18 Months)

Industry: Semiconductor equipment

Compensation: $35.06 - $38.57/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week

• Provide hands‑on manufacturing and technical support to production work centers.
• Perform assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• Support engineering initiatives, equipment operation, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance‑where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customise visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Assist production teams by performing tasks and services that support manufacturing operations.
• Complete sub‑assembly work, testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• Partner with engineers to execute special tests, experiments, and validation activities.
• Document and monitor safety, security, and quality‑related issues impacting operations.
• Operate specialised testing equipment, including leak testers and alignment instruments.
• Pressurise gas and water systems using helium and troubleshoot system failures.
• Read and interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing sheets, inventory records, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment while following 5S standards and cleanliness procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of experience with electronic and pneumatic tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse data and report findings effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Advanced understanding of company policies and technical procedures.
• Mechanical and electronic background.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex software‑driven electronic systems (excluding circuit‑board level).
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols.
• Proficient with tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, chart recorders, and helium sniffers.
• Ability to read and interpret data and documents, interact effectively, and learn new skills.

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting/moving of up to 50 pounds.
• Visual acuity requirements include close, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a moderate temperature and noise environment.
• Must wear approved cleanroom attire (face mask, hood, coveralls, safety shoes, eyewear, gloves).

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.