Metals Equipment Technician - Nights
Samsung Austin Semiconductor · Taylor, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Samsung Austin Semiconductor (industrial) in Taylor, TX. When a machine fails, you'll troubleshoot the root cause and perform rapid repairs to restore production.
- They ask for
- 2+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 65 live postings that list pay, out of 1046 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 85 other live manufacturing postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $85k–$105k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 52%
- Tooling 43%
- Machining 31%
- CNC 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Samsung Austin Semiconductor in Taylor
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Full description from Samsung Austin SemiconductorAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
In your role as an Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of the complex machinery used in the production facility. You'll also perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the lifespan of the hardware. When a machine fails, you'll troubleshoot the root cause and perform rapid repairs to restore production. You'll also ensure that all equipment is calibrated accurately according to strict technical specifications. Your role is critical in maintaining high equipment availability and ensuring a safe working environment.
Role and
Here's what you'll need
- ✓2 years of hands-on equipment maintenance / troubleshooting experience (semiconductor preferred, but related high-tech manufacturing, industrial, or military acceptable) OR High school + 3–4 years of strong technical/trade experience (electrical, mechanical, vacuum systems, etc.)
- ✓3–5+ years of semiconductor equipment maintenance experience on specific tool platforms
- ✓Proven ability to troubleshoot to component level, read schematics, and work with vacuum/RF/pneumatic systems
qualifications
This position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on either the applicant verifying that the applicant falls under the “U.S. Person” definition (including U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or the employer timely obtaining any necessary export license under federal law. The employer evaluates export licensing on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion, as export license applications can take many weeks to process.
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About Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Samsung is a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, founded on the belief that the pursuit of excellence creates a better world. At Samsung Austin Semiconductor, we are Innovating Today to Power the Devices of Tomorrow.
Come innovate with us!
Here's what you'll be responsible for
- •Preventive Maintenance (PM) : Executing PM cycles, performing preventive inspections, and managing key consumables to prevent unplanned downtime.
- •Troubleshooting and Emergency Response : Identifying alarms, diagnosing equipment status, performing root cause analysis (RCA), and executing emergency repairs to restore normality.
- •Equipment Performance Verification : Checking key equipment parameters, evaluating equipment capability, and analyzing performance trends.
- •Hardware Installation and Setup : Participating in equipment setup tasks, such as verifying the correct position of equipment and managing maker-company work.
- •Hardware Modification Management : Managing equipment-centered changes and performing the necessary hardware validations.
- •Field Support and Patrol : Performing line patrols to check for leaks and maintaining the production environment in top condition.
- •Equipment Data Analysis : Monitoring equipment-specific data to predict failures and ensure the machine maintains optimal operational conditions.
Skills and
Night Shift
B Shift – Sunday through Tuesday (6:45pm – 7:15am) with alternating Saturdays
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- •Life insurance and 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
- •Onsite café(s) and workout facilities
- •Paid maternity and paternity leave
- •Paid time off (PTO) + 2 personal holidays and 10 regular holidays
- •Wellness incentives and MORE
Eligible full-time employees (salaried or hourly) may also receive MBO bonuses based on company, division, and individual performance.
All positions at Samsung Austin Semiconductor are full-time on-site.
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