Manufacturing Tech

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Schedule: 40 hours/week with possible overtime for business needs or emergencies

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma acceptable with strong relevant experience.
• 2-4+ years of relevant maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on maintenance experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintenance experience in vacuum systems, HVAC/refrigeration, compressors, pumps, tubing installation, and general mechanical troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications:

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

California Fair Chance Act:

Synectics Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Synectics Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.


Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first of the month following at least 1 calendar year after employment begins.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.