Vacuum Manufacturing Technician – Process Improvement

INFICON; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus (target 10%)

401K match up to 8% (vesting)

Relocation assistance

Discretionary bonus and broad benefits

Job summary

INFICON is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the vacuum gauge production line in a controlled laboratory environment. You will be the first line of defense, keeping the line running and minimizing downtime while helping develop new processes and update work instructions.

You will collaborate with Engineering to analyze root causes of issues, perform preventive maintenance, and implement corrective actions as product lines evolve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or technical maintenance environment.
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, or pneumatic systems in a production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, shift gears as needed, and manage multiple responsibilities to meet production goals.
• A passion for learning, technology, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have some experience with vacuum technologies and/or the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
• Comfortable working in a cleanroom or controlled laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops a solid understanding of our current vacuum gauge product lines and the specialized equipment used in our production laboratory.
• Responds quickly to production line issues, troubleshooting equipment failures and process deviations to minimize line-down situations.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment following established maintenance schedules.
• Works alone or in teams to develop new processes, update work instructions, and improve existing manufacturing methods.
• Maintains and updates maintenance schedules, equipment documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Partners with Engineering to support root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Learns new processes and technologies as our product lines evolve, adapting quickly to support changing production needs. Assists with the setup, calibration, and qualification of test equipment and production tooling.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure production issues are resolved in a timely manner.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Reading schematics/drawings

Preventive maintenance

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleanroom environment

Job description

INFICON is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the vacuum gauge production line in a controlled laboratory environment. You will be the first line of defense, keeping the line running and minimizing downtime while helping develop new processes and update work instructions.

You will collaborate with Engineering to analyze root causes of issues, perform preventive maintenance, and implement corrective actions as product lines evolve.