Job Title: Manufacturing TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Manufacturing Technician provides on-site product support and technical expertise for vacuum and abatement equipment at a major semiconductor facility. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving equipment faults, performing preventative maintenance, and installing and commissioning advanced vacuum systems. The technician applies strong electromechanical skills, follows detailed electrical and mechanical documentation, and consistently upholds safe work practices while delivering high-quality service to customers.Responsibilities
- Install, service, and commission vacuum equipment and related systems throughout the customers semiconductor facility.
- Diagnose and remedy faults on vacuum pumps, abatement systems, and gas and chemical delivery systems to ensure reliable operation.
- Perform preventative maintenance on Edwards vacuum equipment and associated tools to maximize uptime and equipment performance.
- Utilize electromechanical skills to provide excellent technical service and support to onsite customers.
- Conduct installation, troubleshooting, and repair activities in an industrial environment, maintaining and increasing revenue for service and sales divisions.
- Interpret and work from detailed electrical schematics and mechanical drawings to perform accurate installations and repairs.
- Use test equipment, including various test meters, micrometers, hand tools, and power tools, to diagnose issues and verify proper equipment function.
- Participate actively in site safety programs and follow established procedures to help maintain a zero-hazard work environment.
- Understand and adhere to all fab and subfab protocol requirements, including access, safety, and operational guidelines.
- Develop and maintain professional customer relationships, representing the company with a high level of service and communication.
- Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance and work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Follow directions from supervisors and management, and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Work in confined or awkward spaces for extended periods when required to access and service equipment.
- Complete required training to work at height using approved fall protection equipment and apply that training in daily tasks.
- Maintain, repair, and disassemble tools and equipment as needed to support decommissioning and other physical workload activities.
- Operate company or site vehicles as needed while maintaining a clean driving record and complying with site policies.
Essential Skills
- Strong electromechanical skills with hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
- Ability to install and service vacuum pumps, abatement systems, and gas and chemical delivery systems in an industrial environment.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and mechanical diagrams.
- Competence in using test equipment, including various test meters, micrometers, hand tools, and power tools.
- Experience performing installation and maintenance work in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Basic computer skills, including thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work safely in confined or awkward spaces for extended periods of time.
- Capability and willingness to complete training to work at height using approved fall protection equipment.
- Successful completion of a Physical Capability assessment and ability to meet associated physical demands.
- Clean driving record suitable for operating vehicles as required by the role.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, with the ability to speak distinctly and see and hear clearly.
- Positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm, with a strong willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to set priorities and work independently while contributing to a team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with maintenance and service of complex electromechanical tools and equipment.
- Experience in a military or similarly structured technical environment is beneficial.
- Comfort working in a clean, temperature-controlled semiconductor fab and subfab environment.
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to build professional relationships with onsite stakeholders.
- Demonstrated reliability in attendance and teamwork, with a spirit of cooperation.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and perform other duties as assigned to support site operations.
- Interest in long-term growth within a technical service environment, including potential movement into other departments.
Why Work Here?Employees join a stable, growing organization with a long-standing presence at a major semiconductor site and access to extensive tools and equipment. The culture emphasizes a clean, temperature-controlled work environment, supportive leadership with long tenure, and clear opportunities for growth into other departments. Once hired into a permanent role, employees receive meaningful benefits such as annual allowances to offset dentist and doctor appointments, partial reimbursement for gym equipment purchases, tuition reimbursement, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage. The company invests in technical development, values safety and teamwork, and offers a work setting designed to support long-term career progression.Work EnvironmentThis role is based onsite at a large semiconductor facility in Rio Rancho, working directly in fab and subfab areas around advanced vacuum and abatement equipment. The environment is clean and temperature-controlled, with established safety programs and protocols that must be followed at all times. Work involves a physical workload, including decommissioning tools, performing maintenance, and occasionally working in confined or awkward spaces and at height using approved fall protection equipment. Technicians regularly use test meters, micrometers, hand tools, power tools, and computer systems to carry out their tasks. The setting is highly technical, structured, and safety-focused, with collaboration across teams and consistent onsite presence required. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Rio Rancho, NM. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Rio Rancho, NM. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rio Rancho,NM.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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