Field Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Ateq Corporation•Ronkonkoma, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Vacuum Instruments Corporation (VIC) is seeking a hands-on technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain helium leak detection instruments and custom leak testing systems at customer facilities. The role supports customers across North America and involves working independently, delivering customer service, and coordinating with customers and internal engineering and service teams. VIC provides product and factory training on its leak detection technologies, which are used in industries including automotive, aerospace, medical devices, HVAC, semiconductor, refrigeration, energy, and industrial manufacturing. This is an in-person and field-based position with substantial travel, including overnight and weekend travel as customer schedules require. Service technicians may earn additional compensation through overtime and travel compensation. The role requires mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, use of electrical test equipment, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation. Technicians also train customer personnel, document service work, maintain tools and a company vehicle, and follow company and customer safety requirements. The posting describes this as a full-time position and states that 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.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as multimeters or voltage meters.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Windows-based software.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple service assignments.
Technical school training, 2–3 years of experience, or at least a high school diploma, as stated in the additional qualifications section.
Field Manufacturing Engineering Repair experience: 3 years required.
Helium experience: 2 years required.
Maintain the legal right to work in the United States.
Self-starter and dependable.
Willingness to travel; the posting lists approximately 50–70% travel in the main description and 50% as preferred in the additional experience section.

Nice To Haves

Experience servicing industrial equipment.
Experience with vacuum systems, pumps, or leak detection equipment.
Vacuum Leak Detection experience: 2 years preferred.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Pneumatic and electro-mechanical 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 applicable PPE procedures.
Support equipment installations and startup projects at customer facilities.
Travel to customer locations, including overnight and weekend travel as required by customer schedules.
Work overtime and weekends when supporting customer installations or emergency service calls.