You will be integrated into the Manufacturing Team and continue your development supported by your KLA mentor! As an apprentice you will receive a shift allowance when working an early shift (6am-2pm) and late shift (2pm-10pm) on alternative weeks whilst also attending college one day per week.
As a Manufacturing Apprentice on-the-job training and role responsibilities will include:
Mechanical/Electrical assembly, wiring and fault finding in our tools
Operation and process engineering
Carrying out site maintenance and cleanroom support.
Leading and assisting with continuous improvement projects
Successful completion of NVQ log book entries by the required timelines and a BTEC and HNC qualification in Electronics
We are looking for results-oriented individuals who are passionate about learning and developing a successful career within KLA. The successful candidate must:
Work to tight timescales
Demonstrate problem solving/trouble-shooting skills
Be a standout team-member, who is flexible on working as a part of a group, but also on their own initiative
Demonstrate good communication capabilities
Be computer literate
Be self-motivated
Minimum Qualifications
Maths GCSE at grade B (or equivalent) or above, and four further GCSE’s including English & Science at grade C (or equivalent) or above.
Preferred Qualifications
First year of BTEC or similar course in electronics/electrical engineering that allows entry to BTEC year 2 on day release.
As part our selection process we are working with a local college in South Wales that will assist with assessments in the recruiting process.
What we will offer you?
KLA’s benefits package includes: Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays), contributory pension scheme, cash health plan, cycle to work scheme, global bonus plan, share scheme, rewards scheme, life assurance, generous shift allowance and overtime premiums.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires less than 1 year of related experience
About KLA
We provide advanced inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics that make electronics possible, tackling complex challenges. From electron and photon optics to machine learning and data analytics, we seek perfection at the most fundamental level of matter in the universe. If you want to make electronics that push industries forward and make the world a better place, join us.
Use of AI Statement
At KLA, our interviews seek to understand your individual skills, problem-solving approach and authentic thinking. To ensure a fair and consistent evaluation, the use of AI, recording tools or other technologies to generate, suggest or provide responses during interviews—whether virtual or in person—is not permitted unless explicitly approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation or invited by the interviewer. Use of these tools may interfere with our ability to evaluate your individual qualifications and affect your candidacy. KLA is committed to advancing innovation through responsible AI, and we value candidates who share this mindset.
We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.
KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
