Electro-Mechanical Assembler 2 - 2nd Shift
Location
Totowa, NJ
Wage
$16.93 – $25/hr
Employment Type
Full-time
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Posted on September 30, 2026
Job Description
Overview
KLA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join their Global Operations team, specializing in the assembly of semiconductor equipment. This role offers an opportunity for individuals eager to start their careers in the semiconductor industry and develop hands-on skills.
Responsibilities
- Assemble mechanical components and systems for complex semiconductor equipment.
- Work with tubing, plumbing, wiring, and other key parts.
- Follow detailed assembly instructions, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
Requirements
- 1 year of related experience in mechanical assembly or manufacturing.
- Basic experience or familiarity with plumbing systems and tubing.
- Familiarity with semiconductor equipment or related industries.
- Experience using basic hand and power tools.
- Ability to use basic measuring instruments like calipers and torque wrenches.
- Basic knowledge of electrical components and assembly techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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
How this job compares in Totowa, NJ
Pay in context
At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 36% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey, where the middle half runs $29–$40/hr across 103 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 4% 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 168 other active welding openings from 114 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 gpac (13), Carvana (6), and DC Fabricators (5). 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 Northvale at $40/hr and Delanco at $29/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.
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