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Job Description:

The Technician III-Equipment (Machine Shop) supports operations and engineering by manufacturing, maintaining and/or reworking components, tools and fixtures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures and consistently use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Operate, set up, and maintain CNC and manual machining equipment, including mills, lathes, presses, drills, surface grinders, belt sanders, and saws.
• Manufacture and modify components such as headers, covers, insulator boards, spacers, fixtures, and tooling according to specifications.
• Perform resurfacing of plates and dies using surface grinding equipment.
• Use hand tools and precision measuring instruments (micrometers, calipers, gauges) to inspect and verify part dimensions and quality.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to ensure parts meet drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform routine cleaning of parts, equipment, and work areas to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
• Utilize computer systems and ERP software to monitor work orders, track labor, and move parts through production.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with repairs on production equipment as needed.
• Apply basic math skills to calculate dimensions, tolerances, and machine setups.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Meet physical requirements, including standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• Minimum 3 years experience using machine shop equipment and tools to produce parts
• Use of computers in a work environment
• Experience interpreting and understanding part drawings

Desired Experience:

• Experience operating CNC or computer controlled machining equipment
• Experience machining various materials such as stainless steel, sheet metal, aluminum, plastics, and ceramics
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Vocational/technical school experience preferred

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Bending at Waist, Carrying, Crouching, Foot Controls, Fumes or Odors, Handling, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Noise and/or vibration, Piece Work, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Seeing, Stooping, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

90% inside, 20% sitting, 50% standing, 30% walking

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The hourly pay range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $17-$32.69.*

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.