Equipment Maintenance Technician B-Shift

IDEX; West Henrietta (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Performance-based bonus plan

Job summary

IDEX is seeking a Maintenance Technician in West Henrietta, NY to support our thin-film coating operations. You will be responsible for troubleshooting vacuum systems, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting maintenance projects.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree, relevant experience with vacuum deposition technologies, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 2-year technical degree or 6+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with ion sources and electron guns.
• Knowledge of HVAC and compressed air systems.
• Familiarity with computer hardware and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support thin-film coating operation with vacuum equipment.
• Real-time troubleshooting of coating issues.
• Work with engineering to improve equipment reliability.
• Support facility systems as needed.

Skills

Vacuum equipment expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Electronics proficiency

Process improvement

Communication skills

Education

2-year technical degree

3+ years experience with high-vacuum deposition

Tools

Spectrophotometers

Oscilloscopes

Interferometers

Job description

Job Summary

Maintenance Technician, Rochester, NY. Reports to Coating Maintenance Supervisor. Hours: B‑Shift 2pm–10:30pm.

The role of Maintenance Technician supports thin‑film coating operations, CNC machining, and production machining environment within Materials Science Solutions.

Scope of Role

Support the thin‑film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise; real‑time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root‑cause assessment; support off‑line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF; support facility systems as needed; work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability; support equipment in other departments related to the thin‑film coating operations (ex. Glass Shop).

Key Success Criteria

Coating machine uptime and factory overall efficiency (FOE), defined as the product of yields, cycle time and uptime normalized to theoretically achievable goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the thin‑film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise.
• Real‑time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root cause assessment.
• Support off‑line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF.
• Support facility systems as needed.
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability.
• Support equipment in other departments related to the thin‑film coating operations (ex. Glass Shop).

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2‑year technical degree and 3+ years experience with high‑vacuum deposition, or 6+ years relevant experience.
• Direct experience with ion sources and electron guns; desirable.
• Direct experience with the repair, diagnostics and root‑cause analysis of vacuum coating equipment issues.
• Formal electronics and vacuum training desirable.
• Experience with facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chilled‑water systems desirable.
• Experience using measurement systems as applied to thin film coating production, such as spectrophotometers, interferometers, oscilloscopes and other electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Basic understanding of computer hardware and interfaces.
• Willingness to work flexible work hours including weekends and/or holidays.
• The right candidate will have a clear desire to succeed and be effective working in a fast‑paced environment.
• On a personal level, the candidate will exhibit the highest standards of integrity, deliver upon all commitments, and be a highly motivated, team player.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $48,000.00 – $72,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits include health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more.

EEO Statement

IDEX (Materials Science Solutions, a Unit of IDEX Corporation) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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