Equipment Technician
Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Equipment Technician for a company based in Sugar Land, Texas. Primarily be responsible for helping equipment and production engineers with overall equipment maintenance of wafer production division, including equipment repair and services, meeting production and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Assist the facility and EHS department with cleanroom and environment and install and build new tools.
Pay Rate
$16.00 - $19.00 an hour
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Equipment Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist equipment and production engineers with the installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned tools to support the production line.
• Conduct routine inspections and monitor tool performance, promptly reporting any errors or out-of-range readings.
• Collaborate with the facility team to maintain cleanroom conditions, including monitoring DI water, nitrogen gas, and gas cylinder supplies.
• Support EHS with chemical waste handling, treatment, and stocking acid and solvent chemicals.
• Assist engineers in building or upgrading production tools using available components and market-sourced parts
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and wear necessary personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment.
Equipment Technician Qualifications and Requirements
• Associate degree in technical discipline (bachelor’s in science or engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical, chemical, or mechanical maintenance, preferably in a lab or production fab setting.
• Familiarity with pump, chiller, cooling water filter, and gas bottle change service is a plus.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and waste handling is preferred.
• Basic machine shop skills (drilling, cutting, polishing) and proficiency in electrical wiring, soldering, and plumbing are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, results-oriented, and a team player.
• Effective communication skills across business levels and functions.
Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year
Interested in this job?
Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsHoustonWest@apstemps.com, or call us at 713.730.7447 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at:
Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch
9630 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award in 2019-2022, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award for seven straight years, 2016-2022. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
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