Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Equipment Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for an Equipment Technician for a company based in Sugar Land, Texas. Primarily be responsible for helping equipment and production engineers with overall equipment maintenance of wafer production division, including equipment repair and services, meeting production and quality standards in the most cost-efficient manner. Assist the facility and EHS department with cleanroom and environment and install and build new tools.

Pay Rate
$20.00 - $26.00 an hour 

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm 

Equipment Technician   Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist equipment and production engineers with the installation of new equipment and upgrades to existing machinery. 

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on assigned tools to support the production line.

• Conduct routine inspections and monitor tool performance, promptly reporting any errors or out-of-range readings.

• Collaborate with the facility team to maintain cleanroom conditions, including monitoring DI water, nitrogen gas, and gas cylinder supplies.

• Support EHS with chemical waste handling, treatment, and stocking acid and solvent chemicals.

• Assist engineers in building or upgrading production tools using available components and market-sourced parts

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and wear necessary personal protective equipment when in the manufacturing environment.

Equipment Technician   Qualifications and Requirements

• Associate degree in technical discipline (bachelor’s in science or engineering preferred).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in electrical, chemical, or mechanical maintenance, preferably in a lab or production fab setting.

• Familiarity with pump, chiller, cooling water filter, and gas bottle change service is a plus. 

• Knowledge of chemical safety and waste handling is preferred.

• Basic machine shop skills (drilling, cutting, polishing) and proficiency in electrical wiring, soldering, and plumbing are a plus.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, results-oriented, and a team player.

• Effective communication skills across business levels and functions.

Job Type
Full-time, Temporary to Hire

Benefits

• Weekly Pay

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all  eligible   contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at: 

Automation Personnel Services Houston West Branch
9630 Westheimer Rd
Suite 700
Houston, TX 77063

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).

• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).

• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association

• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.

• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).