Line Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

The Semiconductor Line Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and facility support systems. This role requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, the ability to work in a cleanroom environment, and collaboration with production, engineering, and facilities teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.

Pay: $26 - $34

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position.   A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information: 

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Frontline

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on semiconductor production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot vacuum systems, pumps, valves, gas delivery systems, and process equipment.
• Replace and align bearings, belts, couplings, motors, seals, pumps, and other mechanical components.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures.
• Complete maintenance work orders using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain spare parts inventory and document parts usage.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, chemical safety, and cleanroom protocols.
• Work closely with process engineers and manufacturing personnel to improve equipment uptime.
• Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and shift reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience; semiconductor manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with vacuum pumps, pneumatic systems, precision mechanical assemblies, and rotating equipment.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and alignment equipment.
• Basic computer skills and CMMS experience.
• Ability to work compressed or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor tools such as:
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and contamination control.
• Knowledge of:
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Required Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Precision alignment
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Pneumatic systems
• Vacuum systems
• Hydraulics
• Bearing and seal replacement
• Conveyor and automation systems
• CMMS software
• Technical documentation
• Team collaboration
• Problem solving

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work in cleanroom garments (bunny suit, gloves, mask, safety glasses).
• Work from ladders or elevated platforms.
• Occasionally work in confined spaces.
• Ability to distinguish colors for equipment indicators and wiring identification.

Work Environment

• Semiconductor fabrication cleanroom.
• Exposure to high-voltage equipment, compressed gases, chemicals, and vacuum systems.
• Fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on maximizing equipment uptime while maintaining strict safety and contamination control standards.