Maintenance Technician

WGNSTAR is a dynamic and growing company with a global footprint. Primarily focused on the semiconductor industry, we provide a platform for you to expand your career with knowledge gained on the job training, and tailored development. We know we need talented people like you that hold similar values, which is why we do not put limits on learning, development, industry, and personal growth. Start your path to a WGNSTAR career today!

Schedule:  M-TH (6:30am-5:00pm) 30m lunch
Pay Rate: $25.00/hr
Location: Boise, ID
Position Type: Full-tijme
Benefits : This position is eligible for WGNSTAR’s full benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k). Additional benefits are listed at the end of this posting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on semiconductor abatement equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using technical expertise and system data; implement timely and effective solutions
• Calibrate equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and operational standards
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance to identify trends and prevent potential failures
• Install, commission, decommission, and qualify new abatement equipment
• Perform equipment upgrades, retrofits, and conversions to support process or production requirements
• Utilize equipment tracking systems to review maintenance history and inform troubleshooting decisions
• Accurately document all maintenance activities, repairs, and calibration records in accordance with company standards
• Ensure compliance with documentation protocols and audit requirements
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Support engineering and process teams in experiments, trials, and evaluations aimed at reducing inefficiencies and improving performance
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, waste reduction, and process optimization
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Maintain safe work practices and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Report any unsafe conditions, behaviors, or incidents in accordance with company protocols
• Support ongoing compliance with regulatory and internal safety standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas in alignment with 5S or similar standards
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, and quality
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and stakeholders to support operational goals

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or a related technical environment
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical manuals, and work instructions
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on supporting internal and external customer satisfaction

Preferences:  

• Experience working on repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining pumps, high vacuum systems, motors, electronics, or pneumatics. 

Physical Effort/Activities:
May be required to walk up to 5+miles per day, able to be on feet for 8-10 hrs at a time, able to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50-75 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Additional Benefits: Paid Vacation, Select Holidays, Overtime Opportunities, On-site Facilities & Career Development Opportunities.

The people who thrive most at WGNSTAR are those individuals who perform well in a team environment, enjoy interacting and engaging with several different stakeholders, and adapt quickly to changing environments, while leveraging their skills, quality, and knowledge to drive themselves and their teams towards continuous improvement and success.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc). Additionally, WGNSTAR does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program for this role.

Equal opportunities and Social Governance

WGNSTAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

WGNSTAR places an immense emphasis on equal employment, encourages diversity in the workplace, and applies an open-door policy for inclusion of all employees. Our diversity program encourages people from any gender, background, ethnicity, culture, education, and experience to join the company and more importantly build a career through employee development.

Through our Global wellness programs, WGNSTAR ensures our employees and families have access to a full range of wellness services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In the communities that surround our business operations, we support individual and group sponsorships for local sports and those that are vulnerable in society.