Manufacturing Technician - Final Assembly & Shipment

About the role

KLA is hiring a Manufacturing Technician for its Newport facility, joining the Manufacturing Operations team. The technician ensures products are prepared, inspected and presented to the highest standards for customer acceptance and final shipment, so that systems are fully configured, compliant and ready for installation at customer sites worldwide. The role follows a rotating shift pattern: Week 1 Monday to Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm, Week 2 Monday to Friday 2:00pm to 10:00pm, with occasional night shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, decommission and present semiconductor processing modules for customer handover and final shipment.
• Complete final assembly, fitting panels, covers and components to meet quality standards.
• Perform detailed inspections and quality checks to confirm products are complete and approved.
• Support packing and shipment, protecting equipment and keeping documentation accurate.
• Follow SOPs and quality processes, keeping accurate records.
• Review Bills of Materials, engineering drawings and specifications to check product configuration.
• Work with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Test and Logistics teams to resolve issues and meet delivery commitments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and to improving SOPs, and promote quality, safety and attention to detail.

Required profile

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, engineering, production, aerospace, automotive, defence or related technical environment.
• Dedication to quality and experience working to detailed inspection standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation and assembly instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in a team.

What we offer

• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme, cash health plan and cycle to work scheme.
• Global bonus plan, share scheme and rewards scheme.
• Life assurance, shift allowance and overtime premiums.