Industrial Maintenance Technician — Optical Manufacturing

EssilorLuxottica•Farmingdale, NY

15h

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician keeps equipment in an optical manufacturing operation running at peak performance. The role verifies daily equipment setups and calibrations, performs scheduled preventive maintenance, and troubleshoots and repairs equipment to support manufacturing throughput and uptime. Work includes maintenance of facility and production equipment across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related systems; disassembling, cleaning, repairing, and reassembling mechanical and electrical systems; and performing minor electronic repairs, alignments, and calibrations. The technician records and analyzes maintenance data, tracks preventive maintenance, parts and orders, and tool activities in Megamations, assists with training associates, and supports process improvements. The position emphasizes safe work practices, including strict Lock-Out/Tag-Out, reliable attendance, and punctuality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of relevant maintenance experience.
Hands-on background in highly automated, lean or continuous-flow production environments.
Proven troubleshooting ability using electrical schematics, a multimeter, and equipment manuals.
Ability to resolve issues remotely while collaborating with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
Comfort using PCs and performing basic math.
Knowledge of safety procedures and standards, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
Ability to lift 50–100 lbs., stand or walk continuously, and frequently lift from waist, shoulder, and overhead.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
3 or more years of related maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Execute preventive maintenance according to schedule and diagnose and repair equipment to support manufacturing throughput and uptime.
Handle facility and equipment needs involving plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and PLC-related tasks.
Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble mechanical and electrical systems.
Perform minor electronic repairs, alignments, and calibrations, and ensure daily equipment startup setup and calibration are completed.
Enter and analyze maintenance records and performance data.
Track preventive maintenance, parts and orders, and tool activities in Megamations.
Assist the maintenance team leader in training manufacturing and maintenance associates.
Support process improvements in partnership with the total quality facilitator.
Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality, including during breaks and lunch.
Champion safety, follow strict Lock-Out/Tag-Out practices, and provide immediate feedback when risks are observed.
Follow company policies and take on special projects as assigned.