Maintenance Technician - Semiconductor
**This position is onsite in our Thornton, Colorado location
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Summary/Objective
Forge Nano Inc, a fast-growing materials company with a focus on manufacturing nano-scale coating equipment across a wide range of markets, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician specializing in Semiconductor equipment. This position covers a broad range of advanced service duties, including teardown, cleaning and reassembly of key system assemblies, servicing equipment in our lab. Participating in continual improvement efforts, and interacting frequently with cross functional teams, which require a friendly, patient, and professional attitude.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical subassemblies using hand tools
• Use precision hand tools (e.g., torque wrenches, hex keys, screwdrivers, micrometers, calipers) to meet exact specifications
• Replace consumables, seals, fittings, valves, fasteners, and mechanical components
• Follow work instructions, mechanical drawings, and torque specifications accurately
• Own the cleaning and rebuild process of parts and assemblies returning from the field.
• Co-author and follow necessary documentation for procedures, processes, and best-known-methods including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and completing relevant checklists
• Support in-house semiconductor tool operations, and maintenance requirements
• Order / install parts and help manage inventory system
• Maintain a safe work environment and staying OSHA compliant with relevant safety training
• Adhere to both internal and customer standards of conduct
Required Education and Experience
• Technical AS degree or equivalent military training with 4+ years' experience
• Strong proficiency with hand tools used in mechanical maintenance and assembly
• Experience working with precision mechanical components and tight tolerances
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Mechanical aptitude with attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Familiarity with torque specifications and proper fastener techniques
• Industry relevant service experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.
Preferred Skills and Experience
• Four-year bachelor's degree with 2+ years' experience
• Prior experience in service and equipment repair in a cleanroom environment
• Prior experience in installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of capital chemical processing equipment, while complying with customer procedures
• Understanding of industrial safety standards and handling of hazardous materials
• Experience following and/or writing work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Diligent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks with stringent deadlines
Work Environment
This position requires daily physical presence onsite at Forge Nano headquarters. Work is carried out in our large technical facilityfrequently with minimal physical clearance. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may handle hazardous chemicals at times. The employee will be required to wear all appropriate safety equipment including but not limited to eye protection, gloves, steel toe shoes, lab coat, etc. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to corporate and/or plant policies, rules and regulations in these areas is required. Employee will also be subject to customer safety policies and procedures during field service visits.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform successfully the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear or communicate. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. Lifting of containers upwards of 50lbs will be required periodically.
Travel
Minimal travel is expected for this position.
Compensation/Benefits/Posting Information
• $28-34/hr, based on experience.
• Medical/dental/vision/disability and life insurance, holidays, PTO, Flexible Spending Account, Annual Bonus and 401(k) plan with company match
• This position will be posted until filled.
• You can apply for this position following the included links.
• Forge Nano does not use AI to screen applications. We believe that all applicants for a position should be reviewed by the HR and hiring teams.
Forge Nano is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. .