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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for equipment maintenance in the United States is $26.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is equipment maintenance?

Equipment maintenance refers to the regular inspection, servicing, and repair of machinery and tools to ensure they operate efficiently and safely. This process helps prevent unexpected breakdowns, extends the lifespan of equipment, and minimizes costly downtime. Maintenance tasks can include cleaning, lubricating, replacing worn parts, and troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues. Proper equipment maintenance is essential in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and construction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an equipment maintenance technician?

To thrive as an Equipment Maintenance Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and typically a high school diploma or technical certification in industrial maintenance or a related field. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and specific equipment manuals is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help technicians identify issues quickly and collaborate with team members. These skills are crucial for minimizing downtime, ensuring workplace safety, and maintaining optimal equipment performance.

What are some common challenges faced in an equipment maintenance role, and how can they be managed effectively?

Equipment Maintenance professionals often encounter challenges such as troubleshooting unexpected machinery breakdowns, managing tight repair schedules, and ensuring minimal disruption to production. Effective communication with operators and other departments is essential to quickly identify issues and coordinate repairs. Staying updated on the latest maintenance technologies, following preventive maintenance schedules, and proactively ordering spare parts can help minimize downtime and streamline workflow.

What is the difference between Equipment Maintenance vs Equipment Repair?

AspectEquipment MaintenanceEquipment Repair
Primary FocusPreventive and scheduled upkeep to ensure equipment runs smoothlyFixing equipment after failure or malfunction
Skills & CertificationsPreventive maintenance techniques, basic mechanical skills, certifications like OSHATroubleshooting, diagnostic skills, technical repair certifications
Work EnvironmentRegular inspections, routine tasks, often in manufacturing or industrial settingsEmergency or scheduled repairs, often in factories or maintenance shops
GoalsReduce downtime, extend equipment lifespanRestore equipment to operational condition quickly

Equipment Maintenance involves proactive tasks to prevent breakdowns, focusing on routine inspections and servicing. Equipment Repair is reactive, addressing issues after equipment fails. Both roles require technical skills and certifications, but maintenance emphasizes prevention, while repair centers on fixing problems efficiently.

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Infographic showing various Equipment Maintenance job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,204 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Equipment Maintenance Technician

Bloomington, MN • On-site

SkyWater Technology
51 - 200 employees
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$29.12 - $43.67/hr

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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53rd of 163 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location - employees join together to improve the world.
Explore what's possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning "science fiction" into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.
Step into the future. SkyWater's values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees - and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.
Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

Sign-On Bonus: All new hires for this role will receive up to $7,500 sign-on bonus (amount dependent on experience).

Position Summary: Our Equipment Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventative maintenance, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and installation of various semiconductor fabrication machines and equipment.

Shift: during training for the first few months, you will be on E Shift: Mon- Fri 8:00AM- 5:00PM.

After training, move to the following shift: C Shift: Thurs-Sat and every other Wed, 6:00AM- 6:15PM

Responsibilities:

  • Dismantle, adjust, repair and assemble Semiconductor Fabrication equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating and repair manuals.
  • Use test and diagnostic equipment to identify root cause problems and put corrective actions in place.
  • Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance duties on Semiconductor production equipment.
  • Complete and maintain required documentation for quality standards.
  • Rebuild equipment and sub-assemblies as required.
  • Perform equipment modifications as directed by engineers.
  • Participate in Maintenance or cross-functional teams such as 5S+ and CIP.
  • Take ownership of small projects and equipment assembly tasks
  • Work with outside vendors as required
  • Process chemical and gas handling
  • Maintains critical spares and consumables inventory.

Required Qualifications

Education: 2 Year Technical/Associates Degree in Science, Math, Engineering, Semiconductor Manufacturing or a related discipline Or equivalent military training / work experience.

Experience and/or Training: 5+ Years of Semiconductor Equipment Experience

  • Demonstrated expertise in performing electro\mechanical\fluidic circuit troubleshooting, repair, preventative maintenance, and equipment modification.
  • Able to follow detailed instructions and procedures to complete tasks and required documentation; demonstrate solid work performance in an environment requiring high level of attention to detail and timeliness.
  • Ability to define, initiate, manage, and execute on projects to improve tool/equipment function and metrics. The ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, prioritize tasks, and plan for maintenance is essential.
  • Use hand tools including wrenches, calipers, voltage/current meters, oscilloscopes and other various equipment technology specific tooling.

Technology/Equipment: Competent with Windows OS interfaces, MS office suite.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
  • Ability to work 12 hours shifts. Will start on E shift M-F, 8 hour days and move to A or C 12 hour shift in the future.
  • Ability to work with and around chemicals
  • Wear complete fab attire for an entire shift and meet all safety and cleanroom requirements

U.S. Person Required: SkyWater Technology Foundry, Inc. subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All accepted applications must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience and/or Training:

  • Semiconductor experience.
  • Familiarity with Robotic / Automated handling systems & High vacuum systems
The hourly range for this role is $29.12- $43.67 per hour. Pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, the job-related experience, skills, education, and credentials of each candidate.

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well other employee financial benefits including 401k match, life insurance and opportunities to purchase SkyWater stock at a discounted rate.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site fitness facility, and an on-site self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or Recruiting@SkyWatertechnology.com.

EOE, including disability/vets

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at recruiting@skywatertechnology.com before responding.

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