Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Project Details & Logistics

• Location: Austin, TX
• Role Type: Contract – 18-month assignment with opportunity to convert
• Pay Range: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (Plus Shift Differentials)
• Starting Rate: Determined based on years of applicable mechanical/technical experience.
• Skills Assessment: Final pay offers are contingent upon the results of onsite skills testing (hand tools and assembly sequences).

Role Summary

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment to build and test our multimillion-dollar display and wafer fabrication equipment that’s behind the technology we use every day. You'll be responsible for building, repairing, and testing various types of equipment – including electrical, electro-mechanical, vacuum, and pneumatic assemblies, subassemblies, and components. You will perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting, and repairs—and perform audits to ensure necessary parts are available and inspected for defects. Using test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors, and vacuum pumps you'll test assemblies, complete documentation, perform repairs, or install software to continuously improve our processes.

 

Work Schedule & Compensation

We offer various shift options including standard 8-hour shifts and 10-hour Compressed Work Weeks (CWW).

 

Available Shifts:

• 1st Shift (Day): Mon–Fri | Start between 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM.
• 2nd Shift (Swing): Mon–Fri | Start between 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
• 3rd Shift (Night): Mon–Fri | Start at 10:00 PM.
• Weekend Shifts: Fri–Mon

 

Shift Differentials (Earn More per Hour!):

• 2nd Shift (Swing): +10%
• 3rd Shift (Night): +13%
• Weekend Day: +10%
• Weekend Swing: +18%
• Weekend Night: +23%

 

Applied Materials has been a global leader in engineering for over 55 years, powering innovations from semiconductors used in AI to advanced display technologies. Their work is shaping the future of technology—and the teams behind it are critical to that success.

 

Together, Raise and Applied Materials are building teams that can keep up with today’s technological needs through the Applied Contract Talent Network, where skilled workers and contract opportunities meet. 

 

By applying for this role, you’ll be considered for ongoing opportunities based on your skills and availability.

 

This means:

• Access to multiple openings over time
• Faster placement into available roles
• Opportunity to grow within the program

 

Successful candidates will be assessed for skills and experience prior to assignment. After qualifying for the role, you’ll receive offers for specific shifts.

 

Please Note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise Group Public Benefit Corporation, working at Applied Materials facilities.

 

Responsibilities 

• Use work orders (including schematics, wiring diagrams, parts lists, and instructions) to build, repair and/or test equipment of various kinds.
• Work under moderate supervision to perform electro-mechanical assembly operations, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Receive parts and perform audits to ensure all necessary parts are available; inspect parts for defects; troubleshoot and improve processes.
• Use test fixtures, electronic measurement equipment, leak detectors and/or vacuum pumps to test assemblies, subassemblies and components.
• Complete required job documentation (data entry) about progress, work expense and labor details.

Qualifications 

• Minimum: High school diploma.
• Experience: 1–2 years of semiconductor or display experience, or comparable industry (Automotive, Aviation, Diesel, HVAC) or military experience.
• Skills: Ability to follow standard operation procedures (written and verbal) and knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree, technical certifications (ASSEET, BSEET), or strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• This is a physically demanding position that requires standing for extended periods, walking, working in tight spaces, bending, squatting, twisting, and climbing.
• Cleanroom Protocol: Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as coveralls, hoods, booties, safety glasses, and gloves.
• Safety: Must be able to distinguish between colors and work in an environment with noise. Use of hand/power tools and heavy machinery (forklifts) may be required. 

Looking for meaningful work? We can help. 

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. 

 

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. 

 

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ 

 

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