Maintenance Technician

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications.

Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Solid professional knowledge; able to work independently in routine areas.

Selects from alternatives; solves routine and emerging problems.

Owns outcomes in a defined area. Maintain coating manufacturing equipment with logs/schedules/spare parts/etc to eliminate downtime.

• Coordinate PM schedules with engineering and materials supervisor
• Assist in other areas of facilities as required with facilities supervisor
• Perform weekly preventive maintenance on vacuum deposition systems following established schedules and intervals
• Replace coating components and other critical parts
• Disassemble reactor chambers and ensure the external rework and refurbishment process is properly managed and controlled
• Inspect and document equipment condition before and after maintenance
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, particularly when handling and installing coating precursors
• Follow best practices in vacuum technology and cleanroom procedures
• Assist in identifying, responding to, and resolving tool-related emergencies to minimize equipment downtime
• Collaborate closely with process engineers, operations, and EHS teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PM procedures and system reliability

• 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Must have ability to use a variety of mechanical tools and use electronic test equipment.
• Must be organized and keep accurate records.
• Must have experience with handling hazardous materials and using proper safety protocols (ex: pyrophoric)
• Must communicate and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Will be expected to interface effectively with supervision and work in a team based environment.
• Must be comfortable using PCs and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• May be required to lift moderately heavy instruments (up to 50 lbs) on a weekly basis and must have a reasonable level of manual dexterity.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $26- $28 per hour. INFICON employees are eligible for a profit sharing bonus with a target of 10%. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICON’s forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

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