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Associate Technician - Kuka Operations (N1 Shift)
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Operates and maintains KUKA robots and process tools in semiconductor cleanrooms on a night shift, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting alarms, loading/unload support, and tool qualification.
About this role
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visitwww.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
GlobalFoundries Fab 9locatedin EssexJunction,VT is seeking a KUKAOperations entry level technician forour Manufacturing Operations team.This technician position will be responsible for productivityand performance ofbothprocess toolsand the KUKA robotsoperatingthemin both buildings 973 and 970. This role will be fully on site on a 12-hour N1 night shift schedule (7pm to 7am, Sunday / Monday / Tuesday, and rotating Saturdays).
Essential Responsibilities:
- Exhibit effective communication across all 4 shifts 24/7
- Perform basic preventive maintenance activities
- React toerror messages of factory systems and/or equipment
- Load/Unloadsupport of robot-run tools
- Qualify all tools run by assigned robot
- Utilize KUKAdashboard for awareness of production inefficiencies
- Perform first pass at process tool alarm solutioning
- Perform first pass at robot error solutioning
- Contact maintenance/process technicians for supportas needed
- Identifyand address potential areas for improvement andoptimizetool availability, cycle time,utilizationand cost
- Complete all required reporting and documentation
- Activelyparticipatein continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Securityrequirementsand programs
- Strong teammember, able to work well with a global team
- Other duties as assigned bythe manager / supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma and/or Equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of semiconductor operations experience, relevant/equivalent military experience, and/or demonstrated technical aptitude
- Language Fluency –Fluency in English Language - both Written & Verbal
- Physical Capacity Demands - 12-hour Alternate Work Schedule (Night Shift), ability to be on your feet for up to 10 hours during a shift, andlift upto 30 lbs.
- Work in a clean room environment wearing gloves and a clean room suit, or other Personal Protective Equipment as required
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to follow direction
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance or other experience in robotics
- Education – 2 Year associate's degree in engineeringDiscipline and/or equivalent
- Certifications in Automation / Robotics / Coding languages
- Level 0 load/unload certifications
- Level 1 qualification certifications
- Level 0 KUKA training
Expected Salary Range
$36,200.00 - $59,200.00The 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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