Job Ref: # 6780637
Date Posted: 10/30/2026
Location: Durham, NC
Salary (USD): $26 - $30
Description
The Wafer Operations Equipment Technician supports semiconductor manufacturing operations by performing preventive and proactive maintenance on production equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically and electrically inclined technician who wants to gain hands-on experience working with advanced manufacturing equipment and develop toward an Equipment Maintenance Technician career path.
Technicians work closely with operations, process teams, equipment engineering, and maintenance personnel to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and overall manufacturing performance.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment according to equipment specifications.
- Maintain detailed records of completed maintenance using paper and electronic checklists.
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment using operating manuals, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Use test and diagnostic equipment to perform equipment checks and troubleshooting.
- Replace filters, O-rings, seals, brushes, and other equipment consumables.
- Perform repeatable maintenance tasks designed to improve equipment uptime and performance.
- Support equipment spare parts activities, including repair and replacement-part delivery.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment in accordance with 5S standards.
- Work collaboratively with operations, process, maintenance, and equipment engineering teams.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain safe working practices.
Must-Have Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Working familiarity with electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift.
- Ability to wear a respirator and successfully complete required medical evaluation and fit testing.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, including shifts exceeding eight hours.
- Ability to kneel, bend, climb ladders and stairs, and periodically work in confined spaces.
- Must have lawful ability to access technical data and areas controlled by U.S. export-control regulations.
- Position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Technical school education or additional technical training.
- Electrical background.
- Previous equipment maintenance experience.
- Preventive maintenance experience.
- Experience using electrical or mechanical test and diagnostic equipment.
- Experience troubleshooting electromechanical equipment.
- Manufacturing, semiconductor, aviation, industrial maintenance, or military technical experience.
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