Mission

Keep precision wafer processing equipment running in a zero-failure-tolerance environment. This facility is an industry leader in silicon wafer polishing and reclaim services — when a machine goes down, wafer throughput stops and clients feel it. This role exists because the equipment is a mix of legacy electrical/electronic control systems (not PLC-heavy) and modern polishing machinery, and it takes a technician who can think their way through a failure — "Why is this sensor not working? What do I need to do to fix it?" — rather than swap parts until something works.

The hiring manager is a former Navy Nuclear MM. He understands that any Nuke — EM, ET, MM — and most Conventional rates (EM, ET, AT, FC, AE) are trained exactly the way this environment demands: electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems under the same set of hands, with the discipline to diagnose before acting.

Performance Objectives

First 30 Days

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  Ride along with the maintenance team through a full preventative maintenance cycle on the polishing and wafer processing equipment; learn the equipment history, quirks, and documentation standards.
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  Demonstrate the ability to read blueprints and schematics for the facility's legacy control systems and walk the floor independently.

60 Days

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  Own routine PM execution across assigned equipment with complete, current logbooks and checklists.
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  Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical breakdowns and electrical/electronic control-system faults (sensors, relays, discrete controls) without escalation on first-line issues.

90 Days and Beyond

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  Fabricate repair parts using on-site machine shop tools when OEM parts are unavailable or impractical.
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  Contribute to Emergency Response Team (ERT) readiness and uphold safety and environmental standards as a baseline, non-negotiable part of the job.
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  Develop the judgment to prioritize across multiple concurrent issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Fit Traits

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  Diagnostic mindset.
  Thinks in root causes, not symptoms. Walks up to a broken sensor and asks why before asking what to replace.
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  Independent operator.
  Can be handed a problem and trusted to work it end-to-end without hand-holding.
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  Electro-mechanical generalist.
  Comfortable moving between electrical schematics, mechanical assemblies, and hand fabrication in the same shift.
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  Calm in a fast-paced environment.
  Production doesn't stop for the technician; the technician adapts to production.
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  Team-first disposition.
  This is a collaborative shop with a supportive manager — lone wolves don't thrive here.

Requirements

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  Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.

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  Degree in electronics OR 2+ years of hands-on maintenance experience (or equivalent combination)

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  Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, mechanical systems, blueprints, and schematics

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  Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair sensors and legacy electrical/electronic control systems (PLC experience a plus but not primary)

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  Hands-on experience with precision tools, pressure gauges, and voltmeters

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  Ability to fabricate repair parts using machine shop instruments and equipment

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  Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate in a fast-paced production environment

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  Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders up to 25 ft

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  Willingness to participate in the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and uphold all safety and environmental standards

Benefits

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  Base:
  $35–$40+/hr based on experience. Candidates with direct silicon wafer maintenance experience can land above $40/hr.
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  OT:
  Voluntary Saturday OT (flexible hours, 7 AM–3 PM when busy); occasional end-of-shift OT during the week may be mandatory. 5 hrs/week of OT puts this at an ~$85K role at the low end of base.
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  Quarterly Bonus:
  Undisclosed amount.
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  Quarterly Gift
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  Medical, Dental, Vision
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  10 paid holidays
  , PTO, sick leave
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  Monthly themed events
  — part of the team-oriented culture