Specialist Assembly Technician

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC’s and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

The specialist assembly team within KLA manufacturing are a fundamental part of the business. This high-performance team works on our complex sub-assemblies that supply the manufacturing shop floor and customer orders. The team ensure we meet the required quality standard across the full range of our KLA products and help the company meet our customers’ requirements and expectations.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to establish a career in a fast-growing, award-winning company with a clearly defined career development path.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 6am-2pm & Friday 6am-1pm (week 1) and 1:45pm-10pm Monday – Thursday & 12:45 – 6:15pm Friday (week 2).

## Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assembling, repairing and modifying new parts and products.
• Detailed metal work and finishing.
• Polishing and rework of defective parts.
• Providing high quality assembly expertise and knowledge of manufacturing methods.
• Assembling a wide variety of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Carrying out Vacuum leak checking of finished product to highest standard.
• Following standard operation procedures (SOP’s) to ensure quality assurance and carry out the associated checks with meticulous record keeping.
• Working with quality and production engineering teams to ensure continuous improvement of workplace.
• Maintaining safety and standard operating procedures, ensuring safe working practices always, and adhering to any department processes, rules, and regulations.

## KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Has proven mechanical experience in a similar role / environment such as tool making / machining / assembling of specialized sub-assemblies.
• Experience of making, modifying, and repairing parts using lathes, grinders and drilling machines (non-essential).
• Successful completion of a mechanical based apprenticeship in a hands-on engineering trade (non-essential).
• Can commit to timescales and targets with excellent time management.
• Has the ability to use their own initiative.
• Demonstrates strong communication – You’ll enjoy establishing and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues in your own and wider team.
• Can demonstrate good attention to detail to allow you to maintain our high level of production standards and efficiency.
• Has good analytical skills with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Confident in reading technical drawings and diagrams.

What we will offer you?

Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), share scheme, contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, rewards scheme, life assurance and generous shift allowance.

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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