Equipment Technician

Summary – Job Responsibilities – Activities:

AMSC has an opening for a technician to carry out daily maintenance of thin and thick film manufacturing equipment.  The role will require routine cleaning of the internals of deposition systems and machine components using sanding, grinding and other hand tools.  The successful candidate will be capable of following standard procedures and work as part of an equipment engineering group maintaining production equipment.

Functions:

Day to day activities consist of preparing various physical vapor deposition (PVD) equipment for production runs including:

• Disassembly and reassembly of shields and framework.
• Lightly sanding and cleaning of all internal surfaces
• Offline shield backplane preparation
• Sensor adjustments
• Parts cleaning
• Maintaining area and equipment cleanliness
• Assist with equipment maintenance when needed

Education – Experience:

• Minimum 0-2 years of demonstrated relevant manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of machine shop tools i.e. Lathe, drill press, milling machine, and band saw would be a plus.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Must have basic experience in maintaining equipment in a manufacturing facility.
• Must have good mechanical skills and able to pay attention to details
• Self-starter and independent working attributes are essential.
• Must be a team player!
• Able to operate basic power tools.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills.
• 0-2 years of demonstrated relevant manufacturing experience.
• Shift hours 9:00am-5:30pm
• Required to be clean shaven or able to shave beard for annual face mask fit test.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

AMSC is an EEO M/F/D/V