Job Description

Position Overview:- The team is seeking a third maintenance technician to support manufacturing operations and facility equipment. The role is highly hands-on and focused on maintaining vacuum chambers, vacuum systems, HVAC-related equipment, compressors, pumps, cooling water systems, and general production support equipment.

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Key Responsibilities:**

• Perform daily maintenance checks on vacuum chambers and production equipment.
• Monitor and maintain compressors, dryers, pumps, and related systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues, leaks, pressure problems, and system failures.
• Install, repair, and replace tubing, fittings, valves, pumps, and water lines.
• Ensure chambers are properly sealed and operating within specifications.
• Build and assemble simple custom fixtures, racks, tables, and support structures.
• Work with glove boxes and perform maintenance tasks using tools through glove ports.
• Support custom manufacturing projects requiring mechanical assembly and fabrication.
• Handle and learn proper procedures for sensitive materials such as lithium.
• Perform basic soldering and occasional light welding tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4+ years of relevant maintenance experience (manager originally mentioned 5 years preferred, but confirmed he does not want to be overly restrictive and will consider candidates meeting the posted requirements).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.

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Experience with:**

• Vacuum systems and vacuum chambers
• Pumps and pump maintenance
• HVAC systems
• Tubing and fittings
• Cooling water lines
• General troubleshooting and equipment repair
• Ability to diagnose equipment and system issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school diploma acceptable with strong relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Refrigeration, boiler, chiller, or HVAC technician background.
• Soldering experience.
• Light welding experience.
• Ability to read and follow simple wiring diagrams.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience fabricating simple mechanical assemblies and fixtures.

Daily Work Environment:

• Maintenance and troubleshooting of vacuum chambers and manufacturing equipment.
• Monitoring compressor and dryer performance.
• Repairing leaks, replacing components, and performing preventative maintenance.
• Installing tubing and connections for gas and process systems.
• Supporting equipment upgrades and custom manufacturing projects.
• Frequent hands-on mechanical work using common tools.

What the Hiring Manager Will AssessThe manager is looking for candidates who can quickly demonstrate:

• Strong hands-on mechanical abilities.
• Confidence working with tubing, fittings, pumps, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to cut, install, and route tubing correctly.
• Troubleshooting mindset and willingness to learn.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with the team.

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Candidate Profile That Will Stand Out:**

• Candidates with maintenance experience in vacuum systems, HVAC/refrigeration, compressors, pumps, tubing installation, and general mechanical troubleshooting will be the strongest fit.

• Experience with soldering, light welding, and basic electrical work will provide an additional advantage but is not required.