Field Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Ateq Corporation • Brentwood, NY

12d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC) is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain helium leak detection instruments and custom leak testing systems at customer facilities throughout North America. The role serves customers in industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, HVAC, semiconductor, refrigeration, energy, and industrial manufacturing. Technicians receive product and factory training and work with advanced leak detection technologies.

The position involves independent field work, customer service, equipment installations and startup, and communicating with customer personnel and internal engineering and service teams. Travel is approximately 50–70%, primarily within the United States, with overnight and weekend travel depending on customer schedules. Overtime and travel compensation may increase earnings; the posting states technicians typically earn 30–40% above base salary through these forms of compensation.

This is a full-time, in-person and road-traveling position based in Ronkonkoma, New York. It is not a computer repair role.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical training in electronics, electrical technology, mechanical technology, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• The posting also lists technical school, 2–3 years of experience, or a minimum of a high school diploma.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills; the posting also says the company will train the right candidate.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment such as multimeters or a voltage meter.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows-based software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple service assignments.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record; the posting also lists access to a vehicle.
• Maintain the legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Field Manufacturing Engineering Repair: 3 years required.
• Helium experience: 2 years required.
• Dependability and self-direction.

Nice To Haves

• Experience servicing industrial equipment.
• Vacuum leak detection experience: 2 years preferred.
• Experience with vacuum systems, pumps, or leak detection equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Pneumatic and electromechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Industrial manufacturing or field service experience.
• Knowledge of mass spectrometry or helium leak testing; training is provided if needed.
• Industrial maintenance experience: 3 years preferred.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and validate helium leak detection equipment and automated leak testing systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and calibration of leak detection instruments.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.
• Analyze system performance and identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Conduct functional testing and verify equipment performance after repairs.
• Train customer personnel on equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Prepare accurate service reports documenting work performed and recommendations.
• Communicate technical findings to customers and internal engineering and service teams.
• Maintain service tools, calibration equipment, and company vehicle.
• Follow company safety policies and customer site safety requirements, including required PPE.
• Support equipment installations and startup projects at customer facilities.
• Travel to customer sites, including overnight and weekend travel as customer schedules require.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Overtime and travel earnings; technicians typically earn 30–40% above base salary through overtime and travel compensation.
• Paid overtime.
• Paid travel time.
• Health/medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid travel expenses.
• Vehicle mileage reimbursement at the current government rate.
• Company laptop, phone, and service tools.
• Paid factory training and comprehensive technical training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Career growth opportunities within a global technology company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree