Semiconductor fab technicians run and monitor the tools that make computer chips inside ultra-clean facilities. Fabs are highly automated, so the work centers on tool operation and upkeep — a fast-growing field thanks to U.S. chip investment.
Fabs are highly automated; technician work shifts toward tool upkeep, which is partly exposed. We rate it 5/10 for AI-resilience.
At the plants tracked here, pay runs about . Actual pay varies by employer, location, and experience; the figures shown are regional and industry benchmarks.
Most postings list: AAS Semiconductor/Electronics, or HS + apprenticeship. Relevant certifications and training (2,746 OJT hrs + 216 classroom hrs — tuition $0) often matter as much as formal education.
We score this role 5/10 for AI-resilience (10 = very unlikely to be automated). Fabs are highly automated; technician work shifts toward tool upkeep, which is partly exposed.
2 of the new and expanding U.S. plants on Forge are hiring for this role. See the list on this page; each links to the company's application page.