Maintenance Associate

ABB Optical Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

ABB Optical Group in New York is seeking a DEL Maintenance Associate responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate repair of machines and equipment. The role involves working a routine schedule and performing tasks in other areas as needed.

The position requires communication in English, ability to report problems promptly, and capability to operate and calibrate a range of surfacing equipment unsupervised. Overtime is routinely expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience within the Digital Eye Lab or technical or manufacturing environment as determined relevant by management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical details with supervisor in English.
• Report machine and technical problems to supervisor promptly.
• Understand DEL workflow concept.
• Operate surfacing equipment unsupervised (air compressors, blockers, polishers, generators, engravers, non-dip backside coaters, Windows-based computers).
• Calibrate and start up listed equipment unsupervised.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and simple repairs unsupervised.
• Perform routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance.
• Assist with cleaning, trash removal and basic electrical/plumbing/mechanical tasks.
• Read and use technical documents such as parts lists and exploded drawings.
• Maintain contact with supervisor via email/phone.
• Overtime as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

1 year experience

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

The DEL Maintenance Associate is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate repair of machines and equipment with the ability to perform in all areas of their employment as listed below under Key Responsibilities. The DEL Maintenance Associate will be assigned a routine, where he/she will work the majority of their daily schedule as well as perform work in additional area(s) as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with supervisor(s) about technical details, questions and ideas in English.
• Employee must report to supervisor about observed and reported machine & technical problems in a timely manner.
• Employee must understand workflow concept of entire DEL.
• Employee must be able to operate all surfacing equipment unsupervise d to include but not limited to a ir compressors, blockers, polishers, generators, engravers, non-dip backside coaters & Microsoft windows based computers.
• Employee must be able to calibrate and put into operation above listed equipment unsupervised.
• Employee must be able to perform basic troubleshooting and simple repairs unsupervised on all above listed equipment and other equipment and devices as needed.
• Employee must be able to perform routine, scheduled and emergency maintenance under supervision on all above listed equipment and other equipment and devices as needed.
• Employee will perform additional tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor to include but not limited to: c leaning, trash removal, general electrical- plumbing –mechanical tasks as needed.
• Employee will be able to understand and use technical documentation such as p arts lists, maintenance guides and exploded drawings.
• Employee will maintain lines of communication with supervisor such as valid email and c urrent phone number.
• Employee will comply with reasonable overtime requests as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience within the Digital Eye Lab or technical or manufacturing environment as determined relevant by management.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in a technical or manufacturing maintenance environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time employees typically work forty (40) hours a week and are scheduled eight (8) hours per day over five (5) days; Part‑time employees typically work a reduced schedule that is less than thirty (30) hours per week. Overtime is routinely expected.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate‑controlled manufacturing facility with moderate noise.

Travel

Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.

Compensation Range

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $17.00 to $18.00. This represents the good‑faith estimate of the compensation range at the time of posting.

Actual Pay will be based on job‑related factors, which may include:

• Geographic location
• Education and qualifications
• Job‑related skills
• Internal equity considerations
• Applicable minimum wage laws

This position may also be eligible for a bonus and/or commission plan, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.

Depending on eligibility and position, employees and/or eligible dependents may participate in Company‑sponsored benefit programs, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and group life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Paid family leave (where applicable by state law)
• 401(k) plan

Eligible U.S. employees receive the following time‑off benefits (subject to Company policy and applicable state/local laws):

• Paid vacation and/or sick time
• Paid holidays
• Birthday PTO

(Some states require front‑loaded sick leave; others accrue. The Company will comply with all applicable local requirements.)

Accessibility and Accommodations

Upon request and consistent with applicable law, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and include your name and contact information so we can follow up promptly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ABB Optical is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

International Candidates

The compensation and benefits information in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will receive compensation and benefits aligned with their local market.