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Equipment Maintenance Technician – Thin Films (Metals) Nights

onsemi · Hopewell Junction, NY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at onsemi (industrial) in Hopewell Junction, NY. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

Tools it names
Lean, 5S, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$89k.

Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 75 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 77 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$97k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 41%
  • ✓ Automation 32%
  • PLC 28%
  • Welding 24%
  • Root cause 23%
  • EHS / safety 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform kit changes and component swaps on Thin Films metals equipment according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • ◆Support equipment uptime by ensuring kits are properly prepared, inspected, and staged for quick turnaround
  • ◆Adhere to all safety protocols , including proper use of PPE and hazard identification
  • ◆Maintain strict 5S standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) in all work areas
  • ◆Conduct basic visual inspections of parts for wear, contamination, or defects
  • ◆Accurately document kit changes, maintenance activities, and tool status in designated systems
  • ◆Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and shift teams to resolve issues quickly
  • ◆Support continuous improvement efforts and escalate abnormalities promptly
  • ◆Maintain the cleanliness and organization of staging and storage areas
  • ◆Follow all company policies, procedures, and compliance

Required

  • ✓High school diploma or equivalent
  • ✓Ability to work a 12-hour night shift compressed schedule , including weekends and holidays as needed
  • ✓Strong commitment to workplace safety and procedural adherence
  • ✓Basic computer skills and the ability to learn manufacturing systems
  • ✓Ability to lift, move, and handle equipment/components (up to 35lbs)
  • ✓Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • ✓Employees in this role may be required to participate in the site Emergency Response Brigade and support emergency preparedness activities. Participation includes maintaining required training, certifications, and response readiness in accordance with site policies and business needs.
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onsemi is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician – Thin Films (Metals)Nights for the Hopewell Junction site. We are seeking a dependable, safety-oriented Night Shift Kit Changer to support Thin Films Metals' operations. This position is responsible for staging and exchanging kits, as well as maintaining thin-film process equipment and components across deposition tools to ensure continuous production uptime. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, adherence to 5S principles, and operational excellence, while effectively working in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Schedule: Night Shift 1 - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday e/o Saturday. 6:30 pm-7:00 am. 15% night shift differential is included

Schedule Night Shift 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday from 6:30 pm -7:00 am, 15% night shift differential is included

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Systems & Tools Utilized

  • •Citrix – Access to manufacturing and enterprise applications
  • •WSPC – Workstream/process control systems
  • •Learning+ – Training modules and certification tracking
  • •SumTotal – Learning management and compliance training system
  • •Agile PLM - Document management

Key Competencies

  • •Safety First Mindset: Proactively identifies and mitigates risks
  • •5S Discipline: Maintains clean, organized, and efficient workspaces
  • •Reliability: Dependable attendance and performance in a critical support role
  • •Team Collaboration: Communicates effectively across shifts and functions
  • •Problem Awareness: Recognizes abnormalities and escalates quickly
  • •Time Management: Works efficiently within tight production timelines

Work Environment

  • •Cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
  • •Standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift
  • •Use of PPE, including gowns, gloves, safety glasses, and other required gear
  • •Exposure to mechanical systems, automated equipment, and production schedules

Preferred

  • +Experience in semiconductor, thin films, or advanced manufacturing environments
  • +Familiarity with vacuum systems, deposition tools, or metals processes
  • +Prior experience with 5S or lean manufacturing practices

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

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