VDF Preventative Maintenance Technicians (Diffusion)

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, 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!

Though this position is not currently open, we do anticipate hiring for this role in the near future. If you're interested in future opportunities with WGNSTAR, we encourage you to submit your application today. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out if your qualifications align with the requirements of the position.

Schedule: Shift (5), 7:30am-8:00pm

Pay Rate: $26-$34 DOE

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Position Type: (Full Time)

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:

• Escalate safety and quality concerns in a timely manner

• Wear appropriate PPE and follow all Intel safety requirements

• Perform and verify CoHE/LOTO procedures

• Follow all safety protocols (electrical, chemical, confined-space, subfab, equipment)

• Maintain awareness of hazards, alarms, and restricted areas

• Perform prolonged walking as required

• Operate Diffusion equipment according to requirements

• Execute start-up, shutdown, pump-down, vent, purge, backfill, leak checks, and recovery procedures

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned tools

• Conduct inspections, cleaning, component replacements, calibrations, and adjustments

• Perform helium leak checks, gas delivery checks, and pressure checks

• Respond to alarms, errors, and abnormal conditions

• Complete post-maintenance recovery and return tools to production

• Accurately document maintenance, tool activity, and lot tracking

• Complete checklists, work orders, and shift handoffs

• Support parts ordering, returns, labeling, and equipment handling

• Maintain required training, certifications, and compliance standards

• Review tool status, priorities, and readiness at the start of shift

• Execute maintenance tasks and monitor tool performance during shift

• Document and escalate issues as needed

• Complete end-of-shift updates and ensure clean, production-ready work areas

• Support audits, maintain cleanliness, and ensure equipment readiness

• Assist with tool qualifications and report discrepancies

• Support equipment recovery, wafer handling, alarms, and documentation

• Maximize output while maintaining quality and safety standards

• Assist with training and cross-training team members

• Support team operations, task assignments, and performance monitoring

• Lead or participate in required meetings

Requirements:

• Adhere to all safety and quality standards

• Follow ergonomic workstation guidelines

• Communicate effectively across teams and levels

• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately

• Escalate unclear instructions or abnormal results immediately

• Use provided equipment, tools, and supplies appropriately

• Wear required PPE, including chemical handling gear

• Ability to push carts up to 50 lbs frequently

• Understand tool hazards, PPE usage, and emergency procedures

• Be familiar with exits, emergency numbers, eyewash, and shower stations

• Complete SPA reviews and PTP processes

• Ensure LOTO and COHE are completed at the start of assignments

Preferences:

• Semiconductor industry is preferred

• Associate’s degree in a science or technology-related field preferred; military technical training will be considered

• A minimum of 5 years of overall experience supporting semiconductor manufacturing equipment

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, ability to bend, twist, push/pull, crouch, kneel in confined spaces, work at heights, on a ladder, and lift up to 50 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.

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