Manufacturing Technician II

For more than 50 years, Photronics has been a global leader in photomask technology, powering the innovation behind the world's most advanced devices. Our success is built on collaboration, quality, and the dedication of our people.

We are hiring a Manufacturing Technician II to support daily manufacturing operations by operating, monitoring, and performing routine checks on production equipment in a cleanroom environment. This role requires technical experience, attention to detail, and the ability to follow established procedures while working with limited supervision to maintain consistent production performance

Location: Brookfield, CT. This is an on-site position, and we are not open to remote candidates at this time.

Shift Schedule: Monday - Thursday 4:30PM - 3:00 AM (Training schedule separate)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment according to production specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Perform routine equipment and process checks, identify issues, apply basic troubleshooting within established procedures, and escalate concerns as needed

• Record accurate production data and maintain logs in the appropriate systems

• Follow cleanroom protocols, safety standards, and quality requirements consistently

• Assist engineers with data collection, process monitoring, and basic qualification activities

• Seek guidance when issues fall outside standard procedures

• Provide informal support to newer technicians as needed

• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional groups to support daily operations

• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Travel

• No travel required.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Attributes)

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and cleanroom operations
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and production workflows
• Attention to detail and accuracy in task execution
• Basic troubleshooting skills within defined processes
• Clear communication skillsin team setting
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production documentation
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and following safety protocols

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, production or cleanroom environment

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting (4+ hours).
• Prolonged periods of standing or walking (4+ hours).
• Use hands to finger, handling/grasping objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; atop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying products or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stooping / Bending.
• Talking / Hearing; clear verbal communication and ability to hear instructions or warnings.
• Seeing; visual acuity for reading, inspecting or operating machinery
• Repetitive motions; typing or assembly work.
• Working conditions; exposure to weather, noise, dust, chemicals or confined spaces.
• PPE: use of safety glasses, face shield, gloves, protective clothing, hearing and/or respiratory protection.

Why Photronics:

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation for the world's biggest tech companies.
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment where your expertise will have a real impact.
• Enjoy stability, challenge, and opportunity at a company with more than 50 years of proven success
• Competitive salary and annual bonus program.
• Equity compensation eligibility.
• Full suite of health and welfare benefits.
• 401k with company match.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for team members' disabilities and religious beliefs or practices.

Agency Notice: Photronics does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from search firms or employment agencies. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee regarding this opening. Resumes submitted outside of our approved agency engagement process will be considered the sole property of Photronics, and no fees will be paid if such candidates are hired. Only agencies with a valid agreement in place with Photronics and assigned to this role may submit candidates.