Technician 1

Oerlikon; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays

Life insurance (company-paid)

Disability insurance (company-paid)

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Oerlikon in Amherst, NY is seeking a Dayshift Technician 1 to support coating operations. You will bead blast chamber components, fixtures, and production parts, then clean, inspect, and stage them for coating processes while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic English proficiency, a high school diploma, and preferred machine-operator experience. The schedule is Wed-Fri 7am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am-8pm, with a strong benefits package starting day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a machine operator preferred.
• Ability to read/write/speak English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform bead blasting of chamber components, fixtures, and production parts according to established procedures.
• Clean and prepare parts before and after the bead blasting process.
• Inspect parts to ensure cleanliness and surface preparation requirements are met.
• Handle, move, and stage parts for coating operations.
• Maintain bead blasting equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Assist coating operators with routine production activities as required.
• Identify and report equipment issues, part defects, or process abnormalities.
• Support production goals by maintaining efficient workflow and minimizing downtime.

Skills

English proficiency

Detail oriented

High energy

Strong work ethic

Goal oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technician 1 (105174)

Requisition ID105174-Posted11/09/2026-Production/Facility Management

We are looking for a Dayshift Technician 1 for our Amherst, NY facility. The Technician 1 is responsible for supporting coating operations by performing tasks related to part and equipment preparation. Primary duties include bead blasting chamber components, fixtures, and production parts to ensure proper surface preparation for coating processes. This role is responsible for cleaning, inspecting, handling, and preparing parts while maintaining quality standards, production schedules, and safe work practices. The position plays a critical role in maximizing coating performance, maintaining equipment cleanliness, and supporting overall production efficiency.

**Schedule: Wed-Fri 7am-5:30pm,Sat 9:30am-8pm**

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees developmentopportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off.
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform bead blasting of chamber components, fixtures, and production parts according to established procedures.
• Clean and prepare parts before and after the bead blasting process.
• Inspect parts to ensure cleanliness and surface preparation requirements are met.
• Handle, move, and stage parts for coating operations.
• Maintain bead blasting equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Assist coating operators with routine production activities as required.
• Identify and report equipment issues, part defects, or process abnormalities.
• Support production goals by maintaining efficient workflow and minimizing downtime.

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior machine operator experience preferred
• Ability to read/write/speak English
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Individual must have strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, and creative.
• Must be energetic, goals-driven, result-oriented, and high-energy to be effective in this role.
• The employee is frequently required to repetitively use/reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, walk, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, stack, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 44 pounds.
• Ability to concentrate on a given task and not be distracted.
• Ability to read and see details at close range.
• Ability to work safely with a variety of chemicals and gases.

Why Oerlikon:

Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives.

About Oerlikon

Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

We offer a wide variety of job profiles in a dynamic, supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and reach their full potential - guided by our core values of integrity, team spirit, excellence and innovation.

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $22 to $26 per hour. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.