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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 10, 2026

Job Description

Overview

KLA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electro-Mechanical Assembler for their 2nd shift position, specializing in the assembly of semiconductor equipment. This role offers an opportunity to develop hands-on skills in the semiconductor industry while working with advanced technology.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble mechanical components and systems for complex semiconductor equipment.
  • Work with tubing, plumbing, wiring, and other key parts.
  • Deliver high-impact work to advance business priorities.

Requirements

  • 1 - 2 years 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.
  • Knowledge of standard mechanical fasteners.
  • Ability to use basic measuring instruments like calipers and torque wrenches.
  • Previous experience in a cleanroom or highly regulated environment is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical components and assembly techniques.
  • Willingness to learn basic soldering, wiring, and electrical assembly.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

Benefits

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

Additional Info

  • 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 $28–$38/hr across 106 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 7% 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 183 other active welding openings from 128 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across New Jersey.

KLA currently has 1 other opening live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Valcor Engineering Corporation (7), Lockheed Martin (7), and DC Fabricators (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 Moorestown at $42/hr, Newark at $33/hr, and Cherry Hill at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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