Mfg Equipment Maintenance Technician - Scotts Valley, CA, United States
$19 - $29 USD hourly
Originally posted 29 August 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This entry-level role supports the upkeep and preventive maintenance of production equipment and facility assets in a machine shop and manufacturing environment, specifically at the Larkin manufacturing facility.
What you'll do
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized machine shop and production area.
- Perform routine CNC machine care, including chip removal, cleaning, coolant checks, and lubrication.
- Maintain proper coolant concentration and replenish coolant, way lube, and other designated lubricants.
- Assist with preventive maintenance using established schedules, checklists, and procedures.
- Operate and support the horizontal band saw in accordance with safety and operating procedures.
- Identify and report equipment abnormalities, leaks, damage, or maintenance needs to the manufacturing manager.
- Record maintenance activities, repair requests, and inventory information using basic computer systems.
What you'll need
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Experience operating a horizontal band saw.
- Basic understanding of shop and facilities maintenance tools.
- Ability to follow written procedures, work orders, and safety instructions.
- Basic computer skills.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Technical School or related experience in machine shop, automotive, machine maintenance, or manufacturing environment.
- 1-2+ years of manufacturing or related experience.
This role has been open 46 days — below the 54-day median for Semiconductor Equipment Engineering roles.
Semiconductor Equipment Engineering · Manufacturing Equipment
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Open roles in category
3787
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Median days open
54 d
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Median salary
$126k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, and who else is hiring
| Metric | Ichor Systems | All employers we track in this specialty (3787 roles · 83 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 16 | 3787 |
| Open roles in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family | 80 | 9855 · 109 employers |
| Median days open | 68 d | 54 d (+14 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $126k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Applied Materials · 616 open roles · median 54 d
- Lam Research · 563 open roles · median 42 d
- Micron Technology · 284 open roles · median 42 d
- KLA Corporation · 246 open roles · median 67 d
- ASML · 188 open roles · median 69 d
- ASM International · 162 open roles · median 83 d
How we counted: 3787 open Semiconductor Equipment Engineering (Manufacturing Equipment) roles from 83 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 15 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Process, Fab & Equipment family row. Figures refresh nightly.