Associate Technician - Kuka Operations (N1 Shift)

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. Summary of Role: GlobalFoundries Fab 9 located in Essex Junction, VT is seeking a KUKA Operations entry level technician for our Manufacturing Operations team. This technician position will be responsible for productivity and performance of both process tools and the KUKA robots operating them in 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 to error messages of factory systems and/or equipment Load/Unload support of robot-run tools Qualify all tools run by assigned robot Utilize KUKA dashboard 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 support as needed Identify and address potential areas for improvement and optimize tool availability, cycle time, utilization and cost Complete all required reporting and documentation Actively participate in continuous improvement processes, learning and skills development Other Responsibilities: Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs Strong team member, able to work well with a global team Other duties as assigned by the 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, and lift up to 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 engineering Discipline 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 - $59,200.00

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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