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KLA

Electro-Mechanical Assembler 2 - 2nd Shift

Location

Totowa, NJ

Wage

$16.93 – $28.75/hr

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Posted on August 27, 2026

Job Description

Overview

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, focusing on innovation and investing significantly in R&D. They are seeking a motivated Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join their team, specializing in the assembly of semiconductor equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical components and systems for complex semiconductor equipment.
  • Work with tubing, plumbing, wiring, and other key parts.
  • Utilize basic hand and power tools.
  • Use measuring instruments like calipers and torque wrenches.
  • Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

Requirements

  • 1 - 2 years of related experience in mechanical assembly or manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with plumbing systems and tubing.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical components and assembly techniques.
  • Experience using standard mechanical fasteners.
  • Willingness to learn basic soldering, wiring, and electrical assembly.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • This is a 2nd shift position, hours 4:00pm - 12:30am.
  • Primary Location: USA-NJ-Totowa-KLA

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Totowa, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $23/hr, this posting comes in about 31% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $27–$40/hr across 150 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 11% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Totowa, NJ

Totowa, NJ is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 210 other active welding openings from 131 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Cinnaminson at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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