Machine Technician

At Amphenol, our greatest asset is our hard-working, dedicated and entrepreneurial employees across the globe. Since our founding in 1932, our employees' commitment to success has allowed Amphenol to grow to be one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. We honor this commitment by making the right choices for our business to deliver the best and safest working conditions for our employees.

Amphenol Industrial is expanding and looking for second and third shift Machine Technicians!

Job Description

Job Title

Machine Technician

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Supervisor

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Location

Endicott, NY

Schedule

Full-time, 8-12 hour shifts

Revision Date

January 13, 2026

Pay

$22 - $30/ hr based on experience

Position Summary:

The Machine Technician (Maintenance) focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine preventive maintenance on production equipment. This role partners with engineering to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. Operating machines may occur during testing or verification, but is not a primary function.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues in manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Work with electrical systems (motors, sensors, control panels) while adhering to safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems (air hoses, fittings, valves, solenoids, actuators).
• Perform precise mechanical adjustments and alignments to optimize equipment performance.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules; document work performed and parts used.
• Assist with installations, rebuilds, and calibrations on CNC, Swiss lathe, DMG milling centers, stamping presses, automated equipment, and automated systems (non-operational production use).
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience as a maintenance technician or similar.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting CNC, Swiss lathe, DMG milling centers, stamping presses, automated systems, and/ or Radsok equipment (maintenance focus).
• Basic PLC troubleshooting or mechatronics training; NIMS or equivalent certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of automation equipment and controls.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Manufacturing environment; regular standing, walking, handling tools; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. Overtime/weekend work may be required.

About the Company:

Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering high-reliability power and signal connectors and interconnection systems for industrial applications across alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).
• Tuition assistance and professional development.
• Employee wellness programs and life insurance options.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management may modify responsibilities to meet business needs.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Amphenol, we aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.

Our business spans the globe and our facilities reflect the diversity of our geographic footprint. We hire local talent to run our facilities because we believe they have the deepest understanding of their respective countries, cultures and employees. This diversity of our workforce and local knowhow is a key pillar of our continued success. Even though our sales and manufacturing capabilities are global, we do not impose a standardized global approach upon our businesses. Rather, Amphenol embraces a common global culture that encourages multiculturalism, agility, local empowerment and execution.

We embrace diverse perspectives as we believe they lead to better long-term outcomes for our employees and business. At Amphenol, we work to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age. This message is emphasized from the top of our organization down to each of our employees. Of our total employees worldwide, we are proud that more than half are women. Given the importance of diversity as part of our business strategy, improving the gender diversity of our management is a key objective for Amphenol.