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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 November 4, 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 to develop hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to advancing business priorities.

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.
  • Use basic hand and power tools, as well as measuring instruments.
  • Learn and apply basic soldering, wiring, and electrical assembly techniques.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years of related experience.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in hands-on work.
  • Basic experience or familiarity with plumbing systems and tubing.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • Position is for the 2nd shift.
  • Primary location is Totowa, NJ.

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 $28–$40/hr across 102 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 10% 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: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 161 other active welding openings from 121 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 Valcor Engineering Corporation (6), UPS (4), and Depot Connect International (4). 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 $35/hr and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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