Associate Equipment Technician Apprenticeship
Global Foundries

About GLOBALFOUNDRIES

GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the world's first full-service semiconductor foundry with a truly global footprint. Launched in March 2009, the company has quickly achieved scale as one of the largest foundries in the world, providing a unique combination of advanced technology and manufacturing to more than 250 customers. With operations in Singapore, Germany, and the United States, GLOBALFOUNDRIES is the only foundry that offers the flexibility and security of manufacturing centers spanning three continents. The company's 300mm Fabs and 200mm Fabs provide a full range of process technologies from mainstream to the leading edge. This global manufacturing footprint is supported by major facilities for research, development and design enablement located near hubs of semiconductor activity in the United States, Europe, and Asia. GLOBALFOUNDRIES is owned by the Mubadala Development Company. For more information, visit http://www.globalfoundries.com.

Position Title: Technician Program - Entry Level Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Technician

Work Area: Fab Engineering

Location: Essex Junction, Vermont, United States

Summary of Role:

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Fab 9 is seeking skilled and motivated candidates to participate in the GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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 9 total Vermont Technical College Technical Courses all paid for by GLOBALFOUNDRIES. 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 ~ 33 credits towards a 2-year Associates Degree in General Engineering. Opportunities exists to continue education through GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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. GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment; Execute preventive and first call maintenance on semiconductor equipment.
  
• Successfully Participate in GLOBALFOUNDRIES 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
  

Required Qualifications:

• 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
    

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

An offer of employment with GLOBALFOUNDRIES is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
  

Expected Salary Range
$34,300.00 - $55,000.00

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 usaccommodations@gf.com 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. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law

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