Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianWe are looking for a Maintenance Technician I to join our facilities and manufacturing team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this entry-level role, you will help maintain production equipment, support preventative maintenance activities, and contribute to keeping our manufacturing environment safe, clean, and operating efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Interested? Keep reading!Your tasks will include supporting the Maintenance team with production needs, preventative maintenance, facilities support, and special projects. You will perform hands-on tasks such as filling liquid nitrogen transfer dewars and flasks, cleaning vacuum pump traps, removing ice from nitrogen flasks, cleaning and servicing CNC coolant tanks, changing HVAC and air filters, maintaining CNC mist collectors, and assisting with cooling tower and A/C coil cleanings. You will also perform process cooling water filter changes, maintain maintenance records, monitor inventory, and coordinate planned maintenance activities with production managers to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations. Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas will be an important part of the role.We are looking for a candidate with a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of maintenance experience. Manufacturing experience is a plus, and strong mechanical aptitude is highly preferred. You should be comfortable reading and interpreting safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and training documents. The ideal candidate will have technical and mechanical abilities, strong communication skills, initiative, and a results-driven approach to completing work. Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to machinery and manufacturing environments is a plus.We also appreciate candidates who are dependable, proactive, and willing to learn. Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs, working around manufacturing equipment, or performing basic mechanical and facilities maintenance will help you stand out. A strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, teamwork, and continuous learning is highly valued. Candidates who enjoy hands-on work and take initiative to identify and address maintenance needs will thrive in this role.We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. You will have the opportunity to build your technical knowledge and gain valuable experience supporting advanced manufacturing operations.We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $ 22.00-36/hr. (DOE)Main Responsibilities include the following:Support Maintenance with daily production needsFill liquid nitrogen transfer dewarsFill liquid nitrogen flasksClean vacuum pump trapsEmpty ice from nitrogen flasksSupport preventative maintenance activitiesEmpty, clean, and fill CNC coolant tanksChange HVAC return air filtersAssist with A/C coil cleaningsChange air filtration filtersChange CNC mist collector filters and clean old filters and reservoir tanksAssist with cooling tower cleaningsSupport Maintenance with special projectsSupport Facilities Maintenance during PTO coverageMaintain records relating to planned and completed maintenanceCoordinate with production managers to schedule planned maintenance with minimal disruption to productionClean machines, tooling, and parts and perform maintenance as requiredMonitor and record inventory usage, including tooling, supplies, and raw materialsNotify appropriate personnel when supplies or materials need replenishmentPerform process cooling water filter changesMaintain proper housekeeping and safety practicesPerform additional duties as assignedWhat We Expect from YouHigh school diploma or GED requiredSix months of maintenance experience requiredManufacturing experience preferredStrong mechanical aptitude highly preferredTechnical and mechanical abilitiesAbility to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and training documentsStrong communication skillsResults-driven approach to completing assigned workDemonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasksAbility to follow established safety proceduresCommitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environmentAbility to work effectively independently and as part of a teamWillingness to continue learning and developing technical skillsExcellent command of English, both written and spokenWe Also AppreciateKnowledge of OSHA safety regulations applicable to manufacturing equipmentExperience working in a manufacturing environmentExperience with preventative maintenanceExperience working with CNC equipment or related manufacturing machineryExperience with HVAC, cooling systems, filtration systems, or industrial maintenanceStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsA proactive approach to identifying maintenance needsStrong organizational and recordkeeping skillsA collaborative, team-oriented mindsetPositive attitude and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learningPhysical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach with arms and hands, and use hands and fingers for detailed maintenance tasks. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a manufacturing environment and regularly works around moving mechanical parts, production equipment, machinery, tools, and maintenance systems. Employees may occasionally be exposed to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, electrical hazards, vibration, and moderately loud noise. Mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required. Employees are expected to follow all Bluefors safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times.This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic.About BlueforsThe world's leading manufacturer of ultra-low temperature cryogen-free dilution refrigerators.We design and manufacture measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. Our systems have options which include wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community and are here to support scientists and industries go further in their endeavors. For this we have brought together the best minds from a variety of fields. If you are a skilled physicist, technician, engineer or business professional and looking for an interesting job in multicultural environment, join our growth story at Bluefors.Here we are curious to the core, have wide-range expertise, and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, and collaboration are fundamental to our way of working. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from over 50 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program, flexible working environment and a non-smoking workplace.Founded in 2008 Coworkers 600+ Turnover 200M