Repair & Material Control Technician

Kurt J Lesker; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee recognition programs

Wellness programs

Climate controlled environment

Job summary

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a hands-on Repair & Material Control Technician to support our Vacuum Services operation in Glassport, PA.

The role combines inventory management, material handling, shipping/receiving, and mechanical repair of vacuum pumps and related equipment. You will receive, move, store, and ship materials, process ERP transactions, perform cycle counts, and maintain organized inventory locations while disassembling, repairing, testing, and painting pumps.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools.
• Basic computer skills and accuracy in data entry.
• Forklift certification preferred; ability to obtain if not currently held.

Responsibilities

• Receive, move, store, pick, and ship materials within the facility.
• Process inventory transactions in the ERP system.
• Perform cycle counts and maintain organized inventory locations.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, test, and paint vacuum pumps and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Vacuum Services equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs.
• Operate shop equipment and material handling devices.
• Support Lean and 6S initiatives to improve workplace organization.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Shop equipment

Job description

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a hands-on Repair & Material Control Technician to support our Vacuum Services operation. This role combines inventory management, material handling, shipping/receiving, and mechanical repair of vacuum pumps and related equipment. If you enjoy working with tools, troubleshooting equipment, and keeping operations running efficiently, we'd like to hear from you.

• Location: Glassport, PA
• Status: Full-Time & Permanent
• Working Schedule: Mon-Friday (Daylight shift)

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in technological innovation, vacuum solutions for critical industries such as semiconductor, nuclear fusion, quantum computing, aerospace, medical, research, optical and many more! With over 70 years of excellence, we manufacture and distribute high-quality vacuum products and thin film systems essential for cutting-edge technologies. We take pride in our workplace culture, commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and manufacturing excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Receive, move, store, pick, and ship materials throughout the facility
• Process inventory transactions in our ERP system
• Perform cycle counts and maintain organized inventory locations
• Disassemble, clean, repair, test, and paint vacuum pumps and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on Vacuum Services equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs
• Operate a variety of shop equipment and material handling devices
• Support Lean and 6S initiatives to improve workplace organization and efficiency

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Mechanical aptitude and experience using hand tools
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills
• Ability to safely lift and move materials in a production environment
• Inventory, warehouse, maintenance, repair, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to obtain and forklift certification and operate safely.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, twist and lift up to and including 50 lbs. unassisted
• Assistance must be used for any items over this weight. Assistance is always required for anything weighing over 60 lbs.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and employee recognition programs
• A collaborative, people first culture and Wellness programs
• Hands-on technical work with specialized equipment
• Climate controlled environment

Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or [phone].
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