Technician apprenticeship program Job at GlobalFoundries, Essex Junction, VT

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  • GlobalFoundries
  • Essex Junction, VT

Job Description

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, visit 

Summary Of Role

GlobalFoundries Fab 9 is seeking skilled and motivated candidates to participate in the GlobalFoundries Maintenance Technician Program with Vermont State University.

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 State University to be considered.

Candidates will be expected to work full-time while attending one Vermont State University course per semester, for 3 semesters per year. The program consists of 9 total accredited VTSU 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.


Other Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 3+ Years of Technical Based Work Experience Technical Based Training/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


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

$37,100.00 - $63,600.00

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

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, All shifts,

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